Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce: Better Than Takeout
This Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce is SO SIMPLE! A creamy, nutty sauce paired with tender chicken for a delicious meal any night of the week.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring Spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium white onion sliced
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter powder or 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce or sriracha sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. Make sure the oil is hot before adding the next ingredients for optimal flavor.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the bite-sized pieces of chicken breast to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter (or peanut butter powder with water), brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic chili sauce (or sriracha). Mix until smooth.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Allow to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve your Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce over a bed of jasmine rice or with steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, use regular peanut butter instead of peanut butter powder.
- Substitute coconut sugar for brown sugar for a healthier alternative.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.