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Easy Thai Peanut Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A quick and flavorful Thai-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and creamy peanut sauce served over noodles.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts

Vegetables

  • 2–3 pieces bell peppers
  • Snap peas snap peas
  • Carrots carrots
  • Broccoli broccoli
  • Onions onions

Noodles

  • Wide or medium flat rice noodles rice noodles

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1–2 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Juice of 1/2 lime lime juice
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup coconut milk or water

Oils

  • 1–2 tbsp neutral high-heat oil (like avocado or canola)

Garnishes

  • Lime wedges lime wedges (for garnish)
  • Chopped peanuts chopped peanuts (for garnish)
  • Cilantro cilantro (for garnish)
  • Green onions green onions (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Soak noodles in hot water for 10–12 minutes, then drain.
  • Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, chili sauce, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and coconut milk to make the sauce.
  • Cook chicken in oil until browned and cooked through, then set aside.
  • Stir-fry vegetables in pan, then add chicken and sauce, tossing to coat.
  • Add noodles, toss to combine, and finish with lime juice. Garnish and serve.

Notes

Adjust spice level with chili sauce and add more coconut milk if needed for creaminess.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: chicken, peanut sauce