Description
Embark on a culinary adventure with this Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl. Tender chicken is enveloped in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. With vibrant vegetables and a hint of lime, this dish not only satisfies hunger but also brings an explosion of flavor to your dining table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s a dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté garlic until golden brown. Add ginger and cook briefly.
- 3. Add chicken pieces; cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Incorporate bell peppers and carrots.
- 4. In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and chili flakes until smooth.
- 5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- 6. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until flavors meld together. Serve hot over rice or noodles with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg