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Thai Peanut Chicken

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts sliced thinly (1.5 - 2 pounds)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 6 leaves Thai basil chopped

Instructions

  • In a tall jar with an immersion blender or traditional blender add coconut milk, chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, peanut butter, garlic, crushed red pepper, and Thai basil. Blend until smooth.
  • In a skillet heat sauce on medium-low heat, then add chicken.
  • Cook on medium to medium-low heat to cook chicken tender. Don't rapidly boil chicken, it will become tough.
  • Cover the pan with a lid while cooking.
  • When chicken reaches 165° internal temperature you can turn the burner off, and squeeze lime juice over the chicken.
  • Taste the sauce and add salt if desired.
  • Stir and coat chicken, and serve.
  • I add snow peas and grated carrots to the dish before serving. Add any cooked or raw vegetables you prefer. This dish is great with cooked broccoli, peppers, onions, and asparagus.
  • Top with fresh Thai basil.