Thai Peanut Chicken

Thai Peanut Chicken is a delightful fusion of savory and nutty flavors, featuring tender chicken coated in a creamy peanut sauce. This healthy dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, offering a satisfying taste of Thailand in the comfort of your home.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
• Peanut butter - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced chicken breast to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
3. In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and coconut milk until smooth.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the peanut sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
5. Add the sliced red bell pepper and stir to combine. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Serve the Thai peanut chicken hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein to support muscle growth and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from peanut butter, which are good for heart health.

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