Description
A comforting and vibrant dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy, nutty sauce made with peanut butter and coconut milk.
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, add vegetable oil. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, peanut butter, and coconut milk; mix well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, stirring until coated in the sauce. Let it simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped peanuts or cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a touch of spice, add red pepper flakes to the sauce. Customize with your favorite vegetables for added nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, Thai cuisine, peanut sauce, easy dinner
