Q’s Peanut Butter Thai Chicken

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2

Q's Peanut Butter Thai Chicken is a creamy, nutty and spicy recipe that offers a unique blend of flavors

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

505

Sugar

Fat

36g

Q's Peanut Butter Thai Chicken is a unique and flavorful recipe that combines the sweetness of peanut butter, spiciness of chili sauce and tanginess of soy sauce to create a mouthwatering dish. The combination of chicken cubes with creamy and nutty sauce creates a perfect harmony of flavors. It can be made using leftover fried chicken or fresh chicken breasts. It is a perfect meal for dinner that can be served with steamed rice or noodles. This recipe can be customized to include vegetables like carrots, bell peppers or mushrooms to further enhance its nutritional value.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chili sauce, olive oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
2.	Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the fried chicken cubes.
3.	Add the peanut butter sauce into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4.	Serve with rice and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

PROS

Q’s Peanut Butter Thai Chicken is a perfect blend of Thai and Western flavors.
It is a rich source of proteins, healthy oils, and essential vitamins and minerals.

CONS

This recipe is high in fat and sodium due to the use of peanut butter, fried chicken and soy sauce.
It may not be suitable for people with peanut allergy or on low-fat or low-sodium diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ingredients used in this recipe have numerous health benefits. Peanut butter is a rich source of healthy fats, proteins, and fibers. It may reduce the risk of heart diseases, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Soy sauce is loaded with antioxidants and may improve bone health and digestion. Ginger has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects and may lower cholesterol and risk of cancer.

	fried chicken
	1 cup creamy peanut butter
	1/4 cup soy sauce
	1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
	3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons peanut oil
	2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
	2 tablespoons grated ginger
	1 tablespoon grated garlic