Description
A delightful dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce that brings together vibrant flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (cilantro and green onions)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
- Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Combine: Reduce heat to low and pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, tossing until evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve: Top with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime juice, and serve warm over rice or your preferred side.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp. Use tamari for gluten-free or maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Thai recipe, chicken dinner, family recipe, easy chicken dish