Thai Peanut Chicken Creamy Savory Recipe
A rich, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, nutty Thai-style peanut sauce. Bursting with sweet, savory, and spicy notes, this easy meal is perfect for weeknights or when you're craving comforting global flavors
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon oil vegetable or sesame
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, coconut milk, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour sauce into skillet with chicken and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Stir occasionally to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and chopped peanuts.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Great with steamed broccoli or snap peas on the side.