A one-pan Thai Peanut Chicken recipe that’s creamy, savory, and packed with warm spices. Perfect for quick dinners or meal prep, it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
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1 tbsp neutral oil
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½ cup natural peanut butter
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½ cup full-fat coconut milk
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1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
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Juice of 1 lime
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1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or Sriracha
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Toppings: chopped peanuts, green onions, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add seasoned chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
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In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
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Pour sauce into the skillet. Lower heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
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Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with fresh toppings.