How to Make Thai Peanut Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai Peanut Chicken is a flavorful and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine. This dish combines tender chunks of chicken with a rich and creamy peanut sauce, creating a harmony of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. It is a popular and well-loved dish in Thai cuisine, and its bold yet balanced flavors make it a favorite for many people.

The key to making a delicious Thai Peanut Chicken lies in the quality and combination of ingredients. The peanut sauce is the star ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
  • 2 ½ cups broccoli florets
  • ¾ cup chopped green onions
  • ⅓ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Combine water and rice in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Cook and stir chicken, garlic, and ginger in hot oil until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add broccoli, green onions, peanuts, and soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve chicken-broccoli mixture over cooked rice.
  • Nutrition

    360 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 410mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 418mg