Quick Thai Peanut Chicken Skillet (Printable Version)

Enjoy Thai-inspired chicken with crisp veggies in peanut sauce over rice. Fast, flavorful and family-friendly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound chicken breast, diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup snap peas
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Sauces

05 - 1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce

→ Base

06 - 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice

# Directions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breast and sauté until fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes.
02 - Add snap peas and sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
03 - Lower heat to low and stir in Thai peanut sauce. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until thoroughly heated.
04 - Serve chicken and vegetables over hot cooked rice. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick as can be ready in only twenty five minutes
  • Balanced and satisfying with protein rich chicken plus vegetables
  • Perfect for busy schedules with minimal chopping
  • Customize easily use any veggies or swap rice for noodles
  • Crowd pleaser kids and grownups are fans of the sweet savory flavor
02 -
  • High protein and dairy free so it suits a range of diets
  • Great for meal prep and reheats nicely the next day
  • All comes together in one pan for easy cleanup
03 -
  • Always pat chicken dry to ensure a nice sear
  • When stir frying do not crowd the pan or the chicken will steam and not brown
  • If you make peanut sauce from scratch mix in a dash of lime juice and chili flakes for extra zing
  • Serve the skillet family style and let everyone help themselves to rice and garnishes at the table
  • A scattering of roasted peanuts or a few extra cilantro leaves makes it look as good as it tastes

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