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Tender Grilled Chicken with Thai Peanut Sauce
I love this recipe for simple, tender grilled chicken coated in a savory, tangy, spicy peanut sauce. This easy dinner idea comes together in 30 minutes; just grill the chicken, mix up the sauce, and go! I usually garnish the dish with some crushed peanuts and cilantro for flair. Maximum flavor, minimal effort = my kind of meal.
Tender Grilled Chicken with Thai Peanut SauceWhat You’ll NeedHow to Make Grilled Peanut ChickenMake Ahead For Even MORE Flavor!Tips for SuccessServing SuggestionsHow to Store and Reheat LeftoversIs Peanut Chicken Freezer-Friendly?More Quick & Easy Grilling RecipesGet the Recipe
This Thai peanut butter chicken is similar to chicken satay, minus the skewers. It’s an easy chicken dinner that packs all the familiar mouthwatering flavors: creamy peanut butter, flavorful soy sauce, zesty lime, chili heat, and spices without much added effort! Make this peanut chicken for casual weeknight dinners, or impress guests at your next dinner party – it’s just that versatile.
What You’ll Need
The sauce for this easy grilled chicken recipe is an explosion of Asian flavors made from common ingredients. Here’s everything you’ll need:
Chicken Breasts: Boneless chicken breasts are best for this recipe.Peanut Butter: With or without salt and sugar added.Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed is the way to go.Soy Sauce: Combined with the peanut and lime for the ultimate sweet-sour-salty flavor.Garlic: Whole cloves, minced.Curry Powder: A pre-mixed blend of Eastern spices that you can find in the spice aisle of most supermarkets.Chili Paste: Gives this Thai peanut chicken a nice hit of heat.Cilantro & Chopped Peanuts: Optional, for garnish.
How to Make Grilled Peanut Chicken
Only a few easy steps are involved when it comes to this easy homemade peanut butter chicken. Make the Peanut Sauce: Whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, curry powder, and chili paste with the peanut butter. Glaze the Chicken: Coat one side of the chicken breasts with half of your homemade Thai peanut sauce. Grill: Transfer the chicken breasts to a preheated grill. Brush the chicken with the remaining peanut sauce, and cook for a few minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Serve: Give your homemade Thai peanut chicken a sprinkle of cilantro and chopped peanuts if you’d like, then serve immediately.
Make Ahead For Even MORE Flavor!
This is an easy 30 minute dinner idea, because you literally brush the chicken with the peanut sauce, and grill. BUT if you wan to prep ahead or maximize the flavor profile, brush on the sauce and then let it marinate up to overnight.
Tips for Success
Don’t Overcook the Chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry, and undercooked chicken will be tough. I’d highly recommend investing in an inexpensive meat thermometer so you can pull your chicken off the grill the minute it hits 165 degrees. Otherwise, keep a close eye when cooking.Make Ahead Peanut Chicken: This recipe is great for meal prep! You can make it ahead of time and freeze it for easy thawing and serving whenever a quick and easy dinner is in order. See the section below on how to freeze.
Serving Suggestions
As mentioned, this is one of those dinner recipes that’s super versatile. You’re bound to make it again and again, as you can serve it in so many different ways:
Serve this grilled peanut chicken with leaves of lettuce, shredded carrots and cabbage for easy Asian-inspired lettuce wraps.Grill the chicken separately, slice and toss it over a salad, and then drizzle the peanut sauce over top as a dressing.You can easily make this recipe as a peanut satay, and grill the chicken on skewers. You can also grill the chicken and keep the sauce aside for dipping!
As for dishes to serve alongside this easy chicken with peanut sauce, here are some suggestions:
Thai Quinoa Crunch SaladCoconut Rice or Fried RiceCucumber SaladHomemade Fall Cole SlawGrilled VeggiesVegetable Stir Fry
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Leftover grilled chicken and peanut sauce can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm the chicken either in the microwave or in a 300F degree oven for a few minutes until heated through.
Is Peanut Chicken Freezer-Friendly?
Grilled peanut chicken is definitely freezer-friendly! You can keep leftovers frozen and reheat them for a quick family meal that’s great for easy weeknight dinners. To freeze cooked peanut chicken, allow the grilled chicken to cool completely before storing. Separate the chicken into serving-sized portions and place it into freezer-safe bags or containers, and freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw the frozen chicken overnight in the fridge before serving or reheating.
More Quick & Easy Grilling Recipes
Grilled Lime Chicken with Strawberry Avocado SalsaJuicy Grilled Chicken TendersChicken Pineapple SkewersEasy Rosemary Chicken KabobsHoney Citrus Grilled Chicken with Basil Butter
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