Thai Peanut Chicken

Name: Thai Peanut Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Ingredients: 500g boneless chicken (cut into cubes); 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame oil); 1 onion (finely chopped); 3-4 garlic cloves (minced); 1-inch ginger (grated); 2 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy); 1 cup coconut milk; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional); 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar; 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste); 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp paprika or red chili powder; 1 tbsp lemon juice; ¼ cup roasted peanuts (crushed, for garnish); Fresh coriander and spring onions (for garnish)

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Thai Peanut Chicken is a flavorful Thai dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy peanut sauce. It is a staple in Thai street food culture, known for its rich, nutty, and mildly spicy-sweet taste. The dish originates from Thai satay-style cooking, where grilled meats are served with peanut-based sauces, creating a perfect balance of flavors.

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Origin of Thai Peanut Chicken:Why It’s Loved:Thai Peanut Chicken Ingredients Directions Notes

Origin of Thai Peanut Chicken:

The roots of Thai Peanut Chicken trace back to Thailand’s traditional satay dishes, where grilled or stir-fried meats are paired with a creamy peanut sauce. This dish showcases the perfect fusion of Southeast Asian flavors, blending peanut butter, coconut milk, and Thai spices.

Why It’s Loved:

People love this dish for its creamy, rich peanut sauce, tender chicken, and subtle sweetness with a hint of spice. It is often served with steamed rice or noodles, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

Thai Peanut Chicken

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Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

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Calories

350

kcal

Ingredients

500g boneless chicken (cut into cubes)
2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
1 onion (finely chopped)
3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
1-inch ginger (grated)
2 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp paprika or red chili powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup roasted peanuts (crushed, for garnish)
Fresh coriander and spring onions (for garnish)

Directions

Mix chicken with salt, turmeric, and red chili powder and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until golden brown.
Add marinated chicken and cook on high heat until golden brown and cooked through.
In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, and coconut milk.
Pour this peanut sauce over the chicken and mix well.
Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Stir in lemon juice, mix well, and turn off the heat.
Garnish with crushed peanuts, fresh coriander, and spring onions.
Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.