Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe

Thai chicken in peanut sauce baked in a white dish.

5 from 1 vote

Tender Thai Peanut Chicken bakes in a creamy, flavor-rich sauce made from coconut milk, peanut butter, and spices. Serve it over rice and sprinkle with herbs for a full meal.

Prep Time8

Cook Time25

Total Time8 25

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Dairy Free

Servings:

Calories: 241kcal

Author: Linda

Ingredients

For the Sauce

1 c. unsweetened canned coconut milk
3 Tbsp. peanut butter
2 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce optional
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
2 tsp. sriracha

For the Chicken

3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thirds
Half of one large onion chopped
1 large bell pepper chopped
3 stalks fresh lemongrass
green onion or Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
Place the chicken pieces, onion, and bell pepper into a large zip-top bag.
Remove the outermost layer from the lemongrass stalks. Use a meat tenderizer or other heavy object to gently pound the stalks a few times to bruise them and release their oils. Add the stalks to the zip-top bag. Pour in the prepared sauce. Marinate 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius). Transfer the contents of the zip-top bag to a 9" x 13" glass baking dish. Cover with foil.
Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with cilantro or green onion and serve with jasmine rice.

Notes

Store Thai Peanut Chicken Sauce leftovers once it has cooled completely. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To freeze, portion the chicken and sauce into freezer-safe containers or bags. It’ll keep well for up to 2 months.

Thaw overnight in the fridge. To reheat, warm gently in a skillet over low heat or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until heated through. Serve with fresh rice for best results.

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