Ingredients
– ½ cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 cup unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk (from can)
– 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime)
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce
– 1½ packed tablespoons dark brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (about 3 large cloves)
– ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
– cooked white or brown rice
– extra peanut sauce
– lime wedges
– whole or chopped peanuts
– chopped green onions
– chopped cilantro
Instructions
1-Whisk the peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy or fish sauce, dark brown sugar, ground ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth. This creates a velvety sauce base full of flavor.
2-Reserve 1 cup of the sauce for serving later. Use the remaining sauce to marinate the bite-sized chicken thigh chunks in the refrigerator for 1 to 8 hours. This step infuses every piece with rich taste.
3-Cook the marinated chicken by broiling in a preheated broiler on high for about 6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Or grill over medium-high indirect heat for 6 minutes per side until done. Both methods keep the chicken juicy and charred just right.
4-Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. This locks in juices for maximum tenderness.
5-Serve the cooked chicken with rice, the reserved peanut sauce, lime wedges, and desired garnishes like chopped peanuts, green onions, or cilantro.
Last Step:
Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.Notes
🥜 Substitute almond or cashew butter for peanut butter for allergies or dietary preferences.
🌱 Use gluten-free or paleo-friendly soy or fish sauce and sweeteners as needed.
🌶️ Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 1 to 8 hours
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating and broiling or grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 576
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 772 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg