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Easy & Quick Thai Peanut Chicken

A fast, creamy Thai-inspired peanut chicken made in one pan and ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Thai-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast sliced

Peanut Sauce

  • 0.5 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until done.
  • Add peanut sauce and simmer until thickened.
  • Garnish with cilantro and peanuts before serving.

Notes

Adjust spice level to taste. Add coconut milk for extra creaminess.
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