Best 5 Thai Chicken In Peanut Sauce Dinner For Two Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of Thai Chicken in Peanut Sauce Dinner for Two recipes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with these easy-to-follow recipes that cater to all skill levels. From the classic and beloved Pad Thai to the fragrant and flavorful Thai Chicken Satay, each dish promises a unique taste experience.

Treat your taste buds to the tantalizing combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in our Pad Thai recipe. Relish the stir-fried rice noodles coated in a rich peanut sauce, complemented by tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts.

Indulge in the aromatic and delectable Thai Chicken Satay recipe. Succulent chicken skewers are marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, served alongside a creamy peanut sauce that adds a delightful richness.

Experience the vibrant flavors of our Thai Chicken in Peanut Sauce recipe. Tender chicken is simmered in a creamy peanut sauce infused with fragrant lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, salty, and sour flavors.

For a flavorful and convenient meal, try our One-Pan Thai Chicken and Peanut Noodles recipe. This quick and easy dish combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and al dente noodles in a rich peanut sauce, all cooked in a single pan for a hassle-free dinner.

Explore the delightful flavors of Thai cuisine with our comprehensive collection of Thai Chicken in Peanut Sauce Dinner for Two recipes. Each recipe offers a unique taste adventure, ensuring a satisfying and memorable dining experience. Bon appétit!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

THAI PEANUT CHICKEN



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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

2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
¾ cup chopped green onions
2 ½ cups broccoli florets
⅓ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

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

CHICKEN WITH THAI PEANUT STIR FRY SAUCE



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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

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (divided)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
3 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
4 teaspoons red pepper flakes (divided)
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast ((about 2 breasts), cut into 1/2-inch)
28 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (of choice, thawed (or substitute fresh))
10 ounces fresh mushrooms, (sliced (or substitute any fresh or frozen, thawed vegetable))
1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, (chopped, plus additional for serving)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus additional for serving)
Prepared brown rice, (quinoa, or whole wheat spaghetti, for serving)

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

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH THAI PEANUT SAUCE



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This made-from-scratch peanut sauce is thick, rich, and spicy. Serve over rice noodles or steamed jasmine or brown rice with a sweet-and-sour cucumber salad for a refreshing side dish that complements the peanut sauce.

Provided by Jeannette

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

⅔ cup creamy, low-salt peanut butter
1 cup hot water, divided
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon red curry paste, or more to taste
¼ cup canola oil, divided
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or more to taste
1 cup broccoli florets
1 large carrot, cut into thick strips
½ cup halved green beans
½ cup sliced zucchini
1 small onion, sliced
½ sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
3 scallions, sliced
½ cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, divided
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk peanut butter, 1/3 cup hot water, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and curry paste together in a bowl. Set peanut sauce aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a deep skillet or large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, ginger, and garlic. Saute, stirring constantly, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Pour 2/3 cup hot water into skillet. Add broccoli, carrot, and green beans. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and reserve steaming liquid in a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add zucchini, onion, and red pepper; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Return steamed broccoli, carrots, and green beans to the skillet. Add remaining oil, if needed. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Return cooked chicken to skillet. Add peanut sauce, scallions, 1/3 cup peanuts, and 1/3 cup cilantro. Stir thoroughly and heat through, 1 to 3 minutes. Add reserved steaming liquid to thin sauce, if necessary.
  • Garnish with lime wedge and remaining peanuts and cilantro. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 307.7 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

THAI CHICKEN IN PEANUT SAUCE (DINNER FOR TWO)



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I modified the following recipe to make it more creamy. http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/getrecipe.zsp?id=93705 You can adjust the creamyness by adding coconut milk.

Provided by Brewmaster

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 minced garlic cloves
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 cup broccoli
1/2 cup bean sprouts
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1 boil-in-the-bag rice

Steps:

  • Brown chicken in olive oil in skillet#1.
  • Add broccoli and garlic in skillet#1.
  • Warm up peanut butter in microwave (1 min) Then spoon peanut butter, salt, soy, chili sauce, red pepper, and vinegar into skillet #2.
  • Warm this mixture and add coconut milk to achieve desired taste and creaminess.
  • Once veggies and chicken are nearly finished cooking in skillet #1, add bean sprouts.
  • Add sauce from skillet #2 when bean sprouts are light brown.
  • Serve contents on a bed of white rice.

THAI CHICKEN PEANUT NOODLES



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My husband loves the spicy flavors in these Thai chicken noodles and often breaks out the chopsticks for a more immersive experience. - Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti
1 pound lean ground chicken
1-1/2 cups julienned carrots
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped unsalted peanuts
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken, carrots, pepper and garlic over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, breaking up chicken into crumbles; drain., Stir in peanut butter mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve with spaghetti. Top with peanuts and green onions.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you save time and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: To ensure the best flavor and texture, use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This includes fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, and ginger adds flavor and helps tenderize the meat. You can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Cook the Chicken Properly: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through but still tender, cook it over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Make the Peanut Sauce Ahead of Time: The peanut sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will save you time on busy weeknights.
  • Serve with Rice or Noodles: This Thai chicken in peanut sauce is traditionally served with rice or noodles. You can use jasmine rice, brown rice, or your favorite type of noodles.
  • Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Before serving, garnish the dish with fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, or mint. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

This Thai chicken in peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the peanut sauce is creamy and rich. Serve it with rice or noodles and garnish with fresh herbs for a complete meal.

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