20-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
18%
20-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken
20 min.
4
384kcal

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a quick and delicious meal? Look no further than this 20-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken! Perfect for busy weeknights or a delightful weekend lunch, this dish combines the rich, nutty flavors of peanut sauce with tender, juicy chicken breasts, all while being completely dairy-free.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying main course that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The crispy panko and dry-roasted peanuts create a delightful crunch that perfectly complements the succulent chicken, while the fresh cilantro adds a burst of color and flavor. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein and healthy fats, you can enjoy this meal guilt-free!

This recipe is not only quick and easy but also versatile. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal, or enjoy it on its own with a side of extra peanut sauce for dipping. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Thai Peanut Chicken is sure to impress and satisfy. Get ready to indulge in a dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine right to your table!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lb chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs plain crispy
  • 0.5 cup roasted peanuts finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup satay sauce 
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • serving cilantro leaves fresh
  • serving satay sauce 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2-inch thick.
  2. In shallow dish, mix together 1/4 cup peanut sauce and mayonnaise. In another shallow dish, mix together panko and peanuts. Dip chicken in peanut sauce mixture, then dip in panko mixture.
  3. Place on baking sheet.
  4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F) and coating is golden brown.
  5. Garnish with cilantro.
  6. Serve additional peanut sauce as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories384kcal
Protein39.05%
Fat48.18%
Carbs12.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.5
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
18.989130714665%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:384.29kcal
19.21%
Fat:20.38g
31.35%
Saturated Fat:3.09g
19.32%
Carbohydrates:12.16g
4.05%
Net Carbohydrates:10.2g
3.71%
Sugar:3.16g
3.51%
Cholesterol:93.66mg
31.22%
Sodium:555.09mg
24.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.16g
74.32%
Vitamin B3:18.01mg
90.04%
Selenium:48.78µg
69.68%
Vitamin B6:1.12mg
55.9%
Phosphorus:382.15mg
38.22%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.03%
Vitamin B5:2.33mg
23.28%
Potassium:682.32mg
19.49%
Magnesium:70.82mg
17.7%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.79%
Vitamin K:12.27µg
11.68%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.11%
Folate:37.06µg
9.26%
Copper:0.18mg
8.97%
Zinc:1.31mg
8.71%
Fiber:1.96g
7.85%
Iron:1.32mg
7.32%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.3%
Calcium:39.64mg
3.96%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.37%
Vitamin C:1.71mg
2.07%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.04%