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Peanut Butter Thai Chicken Recipe

A creamy, savory-sweet vegan peanut butter Thai chicken made with plant-based chicken, coconut milk, peanut sauce, veggies, and spices for a cozy, flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Vegan Chicken
  • Vegan chicken pieces – 250 g
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • For the Peanut Sauce
  • Peanut butter – 2 tbsp
  • Coconut milk – ½ cup
  • Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
  • Maple syrup – 1 tbsp
  • Lemon or lime juice – 1 tbsp
  • Garlic – 1 tsp minced
  • Chili flakes – ½ tsp
  • Salt – a pinch
  • Veggies
  • Bell peppers – ½ cup sliced
  • Carrots – ¼ cup thinly sliced
  • Spring onions – 1 tbsp chopped
  • For Serving
  • Rice or noodles – 1 cup
  • Crushed peanuts – 1 tbsp

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan.
  2. Add vegan chicken and sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Add bell peppers and carrots.
  4. Mix peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, maple syrup, lemon, garlic, chili, and salt.
  5. Pour the sauce into the pan.
  6. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.
  7. Add spring onions.
  8. Serve with rice or noodles.
  9. Top with crushed peanuts.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 24 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 18%
  • Magnesium: 16%
  • Vitamin C: 13%
  • Potassium: 14%
  • Calcium: 10%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add more chili flakes for extra heat.
  • Use crunchy peanut butter for texture.
  • Add spinach for extra greens.
  • Swap rice with quinoa for more protein.