Quick Thai Chicken Recipe

This incredibly flavorful Thai Chicken recipe comes together in just 20 minutes! Inspired by "bhg off the shelf cooking," this dish uses unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut) for an authentic taste. We've tweaked it for extra deliciousness – a sprinkle of garlic salt elevates the dish to perfection. Get ready for a quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying weeknight meal!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 397.6 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Thai Chicken

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How to Make Quick Thai Chicken

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink, flipping halfway through.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
  5. Add 1/4 cup chopped green onions to the skillet and cook and stir for about 2 minutes, or until tender.
  6. Pour in the coconut milk mixture, and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  7. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  8. To serve, spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  9. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped peanuts and a sprinkle of garlic salt to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

56g

Carbs

2g