Weeknight Thai Peanut Chicken with Spicy Lime Mango
Weeknight Thai Peanut Chicken with Spicy Lime Mango is your go-to solution for a quick yet tantalizing dinner that will impress everyone at the table. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce, enhanced with Thai red curry paste and peanut butter for a burst of flavor. The addition of fresh mango and lime brings a delightful contrast of sweetness and tang, making each bite unforgettable. Perfect for busy weeknights, this versatile recipe can be easily prepared in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop, ensuring you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3–4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil or regular basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving
- 1 (14 ounce) can full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- juice of 1 lime
- Steamed rice
- Roasted peanuts
- Persian cucumbers
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- juice and zest from 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing mango.
- In an Instant Pot or skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and sear until browned.
- Stir in ginger and Thai red curry paste until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, peanut butter, and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
- If using an Instant Pot, seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes or simmer on the stovetop for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- While cooking, mix diced mango with jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro to create a fresh topping.
- Serve hot over steamed rice and top with mango mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg