If you want to try the noodle-y version of this peanut chicken, slurp down these delicious Thai peanut chicken noodles!
Ingredients: Chicken breasts (boneless and skinless), soy sauce, coconut oil, bell peppers, and broccoli. Thai peanut sauce: All-natural peanut butter, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, red curry paste, rice wine vinegar, garlic cloves, ginger, and water. To garnish: Chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.
Sweeten the deal: Add a drizzle of honey (or maple syrup) if you like it a bit sweeter Extra vegetables: Peanut chicken is super versatile, so you can easily add whatever veggies are left in the fridge. Use up those mushrooms, carrots, baby corn, cauliflower, onions, peas, or whatever else is in there! Coconut peanut chicken curry: Enhance the creaminess of the dish by substituting coconut milk for water in the peanut sauce recipe. The coconut flavor will dilute the curry paste and peanut sauce a little bit more, making it creamier and saucier. Spicy peanut chicken: Want to play with the spice level? This dish gets a subtle kick from the red Thai curry paste – if you’re someone who prefers a milder spice, be sure to get a mild curry paste. If you want to turn the heat up, add sliced chili peppers or red pepper flakes into the peanut sauce. Herbs: Sprinkle on some cilantro, green onions, or Thai basil for more aromatic freshness. Veggie version: If you have vegetarian guests or want a saucy-peanut meatless dish, use tofu in place of the chicken in a second skillet, or just omit the chicken in favor of additional servings of veggies.
This recipe is a lifesaver, clocking in at just 20 minutes, but there are shortcuts for those seeking even swifter dinner:
Cut down on chopping time by grabbing a bag of frozen stir fry veggies! Grab a rotisserie chicken to make it even faster, too!
Simply thaw your veggies in the skillet, toss in the chicken, add the sauce, and voilà! You’re rewarded with a nourishing, protein-packed delight that rivals your favorite takeout, yet lands on your table in less time than it takes for delivery to arrive If you’d like to boost the nutrition with some sides, make some Asian slaw or a Thai cucumber salad. If you’re serving up a multi-course dinner, enjoy some fresh spring rolls as an appetizer and matcha ice cream for dessert.
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