Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tender chicken and a rich, creamy peanut sauce that will elevate your weeknight dinners or impress guests at any gathering. This easy-to-make dish bursts with flavor, featuring notes of garlic, ginger, and lime that create a memorable taste experience. Serve it over rice or noodles for a versatile meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, ginger, lime juice, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 745mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg