Thai Chicken
Crafted for a craving of spicy Asian-inspired cuisine, this delectable Thai chicken recipe features bold elements like peanut butter, fresh ginger, and sesame oil. Perfectly paired with rice, it's a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
- 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 onion, sliced
- ½ cup water
- 4 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and ginger together in a large bowl until well combined. Add chicken to the bowl, turn to coat evenly, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to cook, remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Reserve marinade in the bowl.
- Heat sesame oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add water and reserved marinade and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add peanut butter, stir until well combined, and simmer for 10 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter, pour the sauce over top, and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 53gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 3930mgPotassium: 876mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 4mg
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