Description
Thai Peach Chicken is a delightful fusion of savory chicken and sweet peaches, creating a vibrant dish that your family will love. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe shines on busy weeknights or during special occasions. The combination of ginger and Thai chili sauce adds a unique flavor profile, making it both sweet and spicy. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a refreshing twist on traditional chicken dinners. With its nutritious ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp peanut or coconut oil
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 can California cling peach slices
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- Juice of one lime
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Thai chili sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp dried lemongrass
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and cook in the skillet until browned on both sides (about 3 minutes each).
- Remove chicken; sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in the same skillet for about 3 minutes.
- Whisk together reserved peach juice, honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and cornstarch.
- Return chicken to the skillet with the sauce mixture and peach slices; stir until thickened.
- Simmer covered for an additional 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg