Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Thailand with Chicken and Spinach in Thai Peanut Sauce, also known as Chicken Rama. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Bangkok. Succulent chicken breasts are marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection and nestled in a luscious blanket of creamy peanut sauce. Tender baby spinach adds a vibrant green hue and a touch of iron-rich nutrition. A medley of crunchy vegetables, including bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas, provides a delightful contrast in texture. Finish each serving with a sprinkle of roasted peanuts and chopped cilantro for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal. This recipe also includes variations such as Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Chicken Pad Thai, and a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Peanut Dressing. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
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CHICKEN WITH THAI PEANUT STIR FRY SAUCE
This easy, healthy Chicken with Thai Peanut Stir Fry Sauce is loaded with colorful veggies and a perfect 30-minute weeknight dinner.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, water, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, fish sauce, curry paste, rice vinegar, ginger, and 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large wok or deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add chicken sauté, stirring occasionally, until the middles are no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to pan. Add vegetables and mushrooms and saute until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes, depending on the veggies selected.
- Return chicken to pan. Add reserved peanut sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in peanuts and cilantro.
- Serve stir fry with prepared brown rice, quinoa, or whole wheat spaghetti. Garnish with additional chopped peanuts and cilantro, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 (of 6) without rice or quinoa, Calories 548 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 15 g, UnsaturatedFat 25 g
THAI PEANUT CHICKEN
This is a very tasty Asian-inspired dish made with chicken and broccoli in a spicy peanut sauce. If you like it mild, use less cayenne, like it spicy, use more. If you're salt conscious, use low sodium soy sauce.
Provided by NIMITZ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add chicken, garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring constantly, until chicken is golden on the outside, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, and add green onion, broccoli, peanuts, and the peanut butter mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until broccoli is tender, and chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 409.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
SWIMMING RAMA CHICKEN ON FRESH SPINACH RECIPE
Provided by girlmd
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Peanut Sauce Preparation: Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender. Reduce heat to medium. Add peanut butter, brown sugar, fish sauce, paprika and red pepper; stir until smooth. Slowly stir in coconut milk until well blended. (At this point, the sauce may be cooled, covered and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.) Stir sauce constantly over medium heat until bubbling gently. Stir in lime juice. Chicken Preparation: Thinly cut chicken into 2 inch strips. Grind together red chili peppers, lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves in a food processor. Heat oil to medium-high and saute pepper mixture for 3 minutes. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked. Reduce heat to medium low. Add peanut sauce. Serve on bed of fresh spinach with coconut rice.
IN-A-PINCH CHICKEN & SPINACH
I needed a fast supper while babysitting my grandchild. I used what my daughter-in-law had in the fridge and turned it into what's now one of our favorite chicken and spinach recipes. -Sandra Ellis, Stockbridge, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Add spinach and salsa to pan; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWIMMING RAMA WITH PEANUT SAUCE
No - it's not a fish recipe but this chicken does swim! This is another flavourful meal from Thai Cooking & More. I've slightly modified it. NOTE- peanut sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance to help save time
Provided by Debi9400
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Set steamer basket in a large pot; add water to within 1/4 inch of bottom of basket.
- Bring water to a boil over high heat. Layer about1/4 of the spinach in basket; cover and steam 15 seconds. QUickly turn leaves over with tongs. Cover and steam 15 seconds more (or until leaves are bright green and barely wilted).
- Transfer spinach to colander. Repeat with remaining spinach. Lay spinach on serving platter or individual plates.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add chicken to boiling water; remove saucepan from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
- Prepare Peanut Sauce.
- Peanut Sauce:.
- Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add peanut butter, fish sauce, paprika, cayenne and red pepper flakes; stir until smooth. Slowly stir in coconut milk until well blended. (at this point, cause may be cooled, covered and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance).
- Stir sauce constantly over mdium heat until bubbling gently. Reduce heat to medium-low. Combine cornstarch and water in a small cup; stir into sauce. Cook and stir 1- to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in lime juice.
- Drain chicken; stir into hot Peanut sauce. Pour mixture over spinach. Top with chopped peanuts and reserved red chili pepper.
CREAMY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH
This is super-simple chicken dish in a cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve over pasta or rice.
Provided by KKraft
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Pour cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk over medium-high heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and sun dried tomatoes and simmer until spinach starts to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to sauce in the skillet and heat through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 233.5 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 45.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 787.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your dish the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.
- Make sure your sauce is flavorful: The peanut sauce is the key to this dish, so make sure it's packed with flavor. You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Cook the chicken until it's cooked through: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve with rice or noodles: Chicken and spinach in Thai peanut sauce is traditionally served with rice or noodles. Jasmine rice is a good choice, or you can use your favorite type of noodle.
- Garnish with peanuts and cilantro: Garnish your dish with peanuts and cilantro for extra flavor and color.
Conclusion:
Chicken and spinach in Thai peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The creamy peanut sauce is packed with flavor, and the chicken and spinach are cooked to perfection. Serve this dish with rice or noodles, and garnish with peanuts and cilantro for a complete meal.
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