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Peanut Butter Chicken

Peanut Butter Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Peanut Butter Chicken is a creamy and savory dish that's perfect for any occasion. It combines tender chicken with a rich peanut sauce for an irresistible flavor. Make it tonight for an easy weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless thighs chopped into 1 1/2-2” pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 14.5 oz. coconut milk I like Chaokoh
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 0.25 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2-3 teaspoons Asian chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.33 cup smooth or crunchy peanut butter
  • to taste crushed peanuts
  • to taste cilantro
  • to taste chopped mango or pineapple

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Whisk
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Add chicken seasonings to a large bowl and whisk to combine; add chicken and stir to evenly coat; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the Sauce ingredients together; set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot and rippling. Add chicken and cook until opaque (chicken will not be cooked through).
  4. Add Sauce and simmer until chicken is cooked through and Sauce is thickened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in peanut butter until melted.
  5. Taste and season with additional chili sauce or lime juice. Garnish with plenty of cilantro and crushed peanuts and serve with rice and refreshing fruit such as mango or pineapple.

Notes

  • Coconut milk: If you want to instantly elevate your Thai food, use Chaokoh coconut milk – my absolute favorite brand! Chaokoh is creamier than any other brand I’ve tried.
  • Full-fat coconut milk: I recommend full fat coconut milk as light coconut milk simply isn’t as thick or flavorful.
  • Don’t overcook chicken: For the juiciest chicken, don’t overcook! Brown it in the skillet but let it finish cooking in the sauce.
  • Use chicken thighs: They are juicier and more flavorful than chicken breasts.
  • Serve with fruit: I highly encourage you to serve Peanut Sauce Chicken with either chopped mangos or pineapple.