Best 6 Chicken In Coconut Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with our tantalizing Chicken in Coconut Peanut Sauce recipe. This delectable dish combines the richness of coconut milk, the nutty flavor of peanut butter, and an array of aromatic spices to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, then simmered in a creamy coconut peanut sauce until fall-off-the-bone tender. Served over fluffy rice, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand.

Our recipe also includes variations to suit different dietary preferences and tastes. For a vegetarian option, tofu can be substituted for chicken, while those who prefer a spicier dish can add chili peppers or Sriracha sauce to taste. Additionally, peanut-allergic individuals can use almond butter or cashew butter as an alternative.

To enhance your culinary experience, we have included recipes for the accompanying dishes that will complement the Chicken in Coconut Peanut Sauce perfectly. Learn how to make fluffy jasmine rice to serve as a bed for the saucy chicken, and discover the secrets of creating a refreshing cucumber salad that will cleanse your palate and balance the flavors of the main dish.

So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will take you to the heart of Southeast Asia with our Chicken in Coconut Peanut Sauce and its delightful accompaniments.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI COCONUT PEANUT CHICKEN



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This was one of my favorite recipes from Painter's Tavern in NY state. I tracked down various versions and tested and retested until I found the taste that fit their version. Thai inspired, not truly an authentic dish. This makes a lot of sauce - in fact, you may find that you don't need quite the full amount for this recipe. It really depends on how much you like in your finished dish. I usually make the full amount and the next meal I serve the extra portion as a dip for chicken fingers or satay sticks (it also can be used as a chicken marinade). The nutritional data is assuming you are eating all of the sauce with this meal, so bear that in mind.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups light coconut milk
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar (brown sugar splenda is fine)
2 teaspoons garlic, minced (prebottled, or about 4-6 fresh cloves, minced)
salt, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
1/4-1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons curry powder (I prefer hot, but mild is fine too)
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 limes or 1 lemon, juice of
1 (8 -10 ounce) box angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
1 -2 tablespoon sesame oil, to taste (or peanut oil is fine)
chopped peanuts, garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • For the Sauce: Heat coconut milk, peanut butter, and broth in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and heated through (do not let boil).
  • Add remaining sauce ingredients, seasoning to taste, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to the consistency of thin spaghetti sauce.
  • Remove from heat and cover, if will continue to thicken off the heat.
  • To prepare the chicken:.
  • Heat some sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and stir fry the chicken chunks until almost cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, squeeze some lime juice into the pan to add moisture, as much as needed.
  • Set aside about 1/2 cup of the diced scallions for a garnish later, and add the rest to the chicken, along with the carrots and stir fry until the veggies are lightly browned and the chicken is fully cooked, adding even more lime juice as needed for moisture.
  • Pour some of the peanut sauce over the chicken in the pan and toss to coat (a ladleful or two).
  • Portion cooked pasta onto serving plates and ladle some more peanut sauce on top of each (or if you prefer, toss pasta with some of the sauce first).
  • Ladle chicken mixture on top of each portion, and drizzle with a bit more peanut sauce if desired.
  • Sprinkle with some cayenne pepper and some reserved scallions (and nuts if desired) as garnish.
  • You may have extra sauce, which keeps about 2 days covered in the fridge, a nice dip for chicken fingers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.8, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 355.6, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 8.4, Protein 26.2

CHICKEN WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Served on a bed of rice, this saucy chicken skillet from Karen Holland of Winnipeg, Manitoba, will quickly become one of your favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup hot cooked rice
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet, saute the chicken, garlic and ginger in oil for 5 minutes. Add peanut butter mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, stirring frequently., Serve with rice; sprinkle with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

GRILLED THAI CURRY CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH COCONUT-PEANUT SAUCE



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From food writer Alice Currah, these grilled Thai curry chicken skewers are a crowd pleaser for all ages.

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
Zest of one lime
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
2½ - 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (13-oz) can coconut milk (do not use low fat)
¼ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
1½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red curry paste
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, from 2 limes
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness between two pieces of wax or parchment paper. Cut the breasts into 1½" pieces and set aside.
  • Make the marinade by combining the soy sauce, dark brown sugar, lime zest, vegetable oil, garlic, curry powder, ginger, cardamom and salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix until chicken is evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Make the sauce by whisking together the coconut milk, peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce and red curry paste in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Add the fresh lime juice. Set aside.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat. Meanwhile, thread the chicken pieces onto skewers. Grease the grill. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning once, or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve the chicken skewers with the Coconut-Peanut Sauce and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547, Fat 29 g, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sugar 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 1106 mg, Cholesterol 152 mg

COCONUT CHICKEN



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I couldn't find a recipe for coconut chicken that is typically served at a Chinese buffet, so I made my own. This is baked, not fried. I like to serve this with rice and edamame. My husband and picky 2 year old love this!

Provided by Katie Augustitus

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 3h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Pour half the coconut milk, the garlic, soy sauce, and lime juice into a resealable plastic zipper bag, and shake to thoroughly combine the marinade. Place the chicken strips into the bag, squeeze several times to coat the chicken with marinade, and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Reserve the rest of the coconut milk.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease with olive oil.
  • Place the shredded coconut into a blender or food processor and pulse several times until the coconut is ground into crumbs. Mix it with panko crumbs, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Place the flour into a second bowl, and the egg into a third shallow bowl. Shake excess marinade from chicken strips, and dip them into the flour to thoroughly coat; then dip into egg, and finally into the coconut crumb mixture. Place the coated strips onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the chicken strips in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix the reserved coconut milk and mayonnaise in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat; serve the sauce drizzled over the chicken strips or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 95.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 544.1 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CHICKEN IN COCONUT SAUCE



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This is a delicious recipe from Indonesia. The coconut adds a creamy taste to the chicken dish!

Provided by JAZZYCHAZZY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indonesian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 cup hot water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

Steps:

  • Mix the cream of coconut with the hot water until smooth and well blended, and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and place the chicken breasts into the hot oil. Pan-fry the chicken breasts until they have begun to brown but are still pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts to paper towels, and sprinkle them with lemon juice, ginger, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the onions and garlic into the skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet on top of the cooked onions and garlic, and pour the coconut cream mixture over the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 133.2 mg, Sugar 69.8 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN



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The whole family will love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2tbsp vegetable oil
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 red chillies, finely sliced (deseeded if you don't like it too hot)
2tsp fresh ginger, grated
2tbsp garam masala
100g smooth peanut butter
400ml coconut milk
400g can chopped tomatoes
coriander , ½ roughly chopped, ½ leaves picked
roasted peanuts, to serve
cooked basmati rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat. Brown the chicken in batches, setting aside once golden. Fry the onion for 8 minutes until softened. Then add the garlic, chilli and ginger and fry in the other 1 tbsp oil for 1 min. Add the garam masala and fry for 1 min more.
  • Stir in the peanut butter, coconut milk and tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and add the chopped coriander. Cook for 30 mins until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve with the remaining coriander, roasted peanuts and rice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh coconut milk, vegetables, and herbs will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Toast the spices: Toasting the spices before adding them to the sauce will release their flavor and aroma.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook it until it is just cooked through.
  • Serve with rice or noodles: Chicken in coconut peanut sauce is traditionally served with rice or noodles.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Garnish the dish with fresh cilantro, basil, or mint for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Chicken in coconut peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender chicken, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Experiment with different vegetables and spices to create your own unique version of this classic dish.

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