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Creamy Thai Peanut Chicken

Tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy Thai-inspired peanut sauce with coconut milk, garlic, and lime.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Asian, Thai-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Sauce

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken cubed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  • Whisk in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, and curry paste.
  • Simmer sauce until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken to skillet and simmer until coated and heated through.

Notes

Adjust spice level to taste. Serve with rice or noodles.
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