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Thai Peanut Chicken

Written on January 18, 2021

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Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe  This delicious peanut coconut chicken is positively PACKED with flavor, is quick and easy to make, and is thoroughly satisfying!

Thai peanut chicken recipe coconut milk Asian mild sweet cilantro spicy

This tasty Thai-influenced dish comes together in 30 minutes.  The flavors of peanuts, coconut, chili, garlic, and ginger beautifully meld to create a sauce that is rich, comforting, and satisfying!

This is a dish I created several years ago when I got word that family was coming over from out of town at the last minute.  I wanted to have a hot meal ready for them but being pressed for time it needed to be quick and fuss-free.  One of the family members in particular loved everything Asian/Thai/Indonesian and so I looked in my freezer and in my pantry for inspiration. Some chicken and a big jar of peanut butter stood out to me and so I grabbed them and went to work, gathering other ingredients along the way like coconut milk and chili sauce.  Thirty minutes later the meal was ready and our family commented on the delicious smell as they walked into our home.  A few bites into the meal the compliments came pouring in.

This dish is a nice blend of sweet and spicy but you can adjust it according to your personal preference:  Use either hot or mild chili powder and chili sauce according to your desired heat level.

This Thai Peanut Chicken has remained a favorite in our home and we’re confident you’re going to love it too!

Thai peanut chicken recipe coconut milk Asian mild sweet cilantro spicy

Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe

Let’s get started!

Chop the onions and mince the garlic and ginger.  Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the onions until soft and translucent, 5 minutes.  Add the garlic and ginger and cook another 2 minutes.  Add the chicken and cook another 3-4 minutes.

cooking vegetables and chicken

Add the sweet chili sauce, tomato sauce or ketchup, chili powder, brown sugar (for paleo Thai peanut chicken omit the sugar), salt and peanut butter and stir to combine.  Add the coconut milk and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add salt to taste.

adding spices and coconut milk

Serve immediately over steamed rice garnished with cilantro and roasted peanuts.  This dish tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had longer to meld.  If the sauce is a little too thick, simply add a little extra coconut milk.

Enjoy!

Thai peanut chicken recipe coconut milk Asian mild sweet cilantro spicy

Thai peanut chicken recipe coconut milk Asian mild sweet cilantro spicy

 

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Thai peanut chicken recipe coconut milk Asian mild sweet cilantro spicy

Thai peanut chicken recipe coconut milk Asian mild sweet cilantro spicy

Thai Peanut Chicken

Kimberly Killebrew
This delicious Thai Peanut Chicken is positively PACKED with flavor! Quick and easy to make and thoroughly satisfying!
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5 from 12 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Servings 4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger root , minced
  • 1 pound chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (click link for homemade chili sauce recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce or ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoons chili powder
  • OR homemade chili powder (highly recommended!)
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar (optional; paleo: omit)
  • 14 ounce unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Chopped roasted peanuts for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a sauce pan over medium-high heat and cook the onions until soft and translucent, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the sweet chili sauce, tomato sauce or ketchup, chili powder, peanut butter, and sugar and stir to combine. Add the coconut milk and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt to taste.
  • Serve over steamed rice garnished with cilantro and chopped roasted peanuts.
Keyword Thai Peanut Chicken
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First published on The Daring Gourmet April 13, 2015

 

 

 

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60 Responses

  1. Karen Long says

    February 15, 2021 at 12:55 am

    This is a great recipe. I was looking for a simple to prepare chicken recipe that was flavorful. I will be making this over and over.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 22, 2021 at 8:47 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that, Karen, thank you!

      Reply
  2. Sandy says

    January 31, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    Any chance you could get the calorie allotment for a serving?

    Reply
  3. Jean Moore says

    January 31, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    Sounds fabulous! Do you think it would work with tofu instead of chicken?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 1, 2021 at 12:30 am

      Hi Jean, absolutely!

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    January 23, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    Such a great recipe! Couldn’t stop eating it! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 23, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you so much, Heather, I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it! :)

      Reply
  5. Natasha says

    January 19, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    This is the first time that I tried this recipe and I do not regret trying it! It was so delicious, tasty, and will definitely be one of our favorite Thai dishes. We loved the flavor of sweet and spicy, it was so good!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 19, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Natasha, thank you! :)

      Reply
  6. Jen says

    January 19, 2021 at 11:06 am

    This was exactly what we needed to change up our normal chicken dinner routine. So delicious and easy to make. Loved it!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 19, 2021 at 2:26 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Jen, thank you!

      Reply
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