A flavorful and colorful Thai-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Protein
1lbboneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2tablespoonssoy sauce
1tablespoonlime juice
1teaspoonsesame oil
1teaspoongarlic powder
0.5teaspoonground ginger
0.5teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
Peanut Sauce
0.5cupcreamy peanut butter
3tablespoonssoy sauce
2tablespoonslime juice
1tablespoonhoney or maple syrup
1tablespoonrice vinegar
1tablespoonsesame oil
2teaspoonssriracha (adjust to taste)
1teaspoongrated ginger
2clovesgarlic, minced
0.25cupwarm water(as needed to thin sauce)
Vegetables & Grains
2cupscooked jasmine rice or rice noodles
1cupshredded carrots
1cupthinly sliced red bell pepper
1cupchopped cucumber
0.5cupedamame (optional)
0.5cupshredded purple cabbage
0.25cupchopped cilantro
0.25cupchopped peanuts for garnish
Garnishes & Sides
Lime wedges(for serving)
Sliced green onions(for garnish)
Instructions
Mix soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Toss chicken in marinade and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Gradually add warm water until smooth.
Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Divide rice or noodles into bowls, top with vegetables and chicken, then drizzle with peanut sauce. Garnish with peanuts, green onions, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.