A rich and creamy Thai-inspired dish made with juicy chicken pieces simmered in a savory peanut sauce. Simple to prepare, customizable, and perfect for any mealtime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
⅓ cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1–2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
Optional: chopped peanuts, cilantro, green onions
Cooked jasmine rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
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Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
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In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, sugar or honey, garlic, ginger, and sriracha.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 8–10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a low simmer, stirring often. Cook 3–5 minutes until thick.
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Return chicken to the pan and stir to coat. Let simmer 2–3 minutes more.
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Serve over rice or noodles with desired toppings.