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Thai Peanut Chicken

Thai Peanut Chicken: Quick Comfort Food in 30 Minutes!

Experience the delightful blend of sweet and spicy in this gluten-free, dairy-free Thai Peanut Chicken recipe, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce or ketchup choose tomato sauce for less sweetness
  • 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter smooth can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust for preferred heat
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar optional
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk substitute with half-and-half for non-paleo options
  • to taste salt
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Aromatics
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
For the Garnish
  • to taste chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • to taste chopped roasted peanuts optional

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add 1 diced yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add 1 pound of bite-sized chicken breast pieces. Sear for about 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
  4. Mix in 1/4 cup of sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce or ketchup, and 1/3 cup of crunchy peanut butter. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 tablespoon of optional dark brown sugar.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of unsweetened coconut milk and season with salt to taste. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
  6. Check the sauce consistency and adjust with more coconut milk if too thick. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels to your liking.

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