Description
A quick and comforting noodle dish with tender chicken in a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil and add the chicken.
- Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, peanut butter, and coconut milk until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, stir to coat with sauce, and simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro.
Notes
Allow chicken to rest at room temperature for even cooking. Adjust sauce consistency with water or coconut milk as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Thai food, peanut chicken, quick dinners, weeknight meals, comfort food