Best 6 Thai Chicken And Broccoli With Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Thai chicken and broccoli with peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and creamy peanut sauce creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your friends, this recipe is a great choice.

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THAI PEANUT CHICKEN



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This is a very tasty Asian-inspired dish made with chicken and broccoli in a spicy peanut sauce. If you like it mild, use less cayenne, like it spicy, use more. If you're salt conscious, use low sodium soy sauce.

Provided by NIMITZ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked white rice
4 cups water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
¾ cup chopped green onions
2 ½ cups broccoli florets
⅓ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add chicken, garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring constantly, until chicken is golden on the outside, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and add green onion, broccoli, peanuts, and the peanut butter mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until broccoli is tender, and chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 409.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH THAI PEANUT SAUCE



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This made-from-scratch peanut sauce is thick, rich, and spicy. Serve over rice noodles or steamed jasmine or brown rice with a sweet-and-sour cucumber salad for a refreshing side dish that complements the peanut sauce.

Provided by Jeannette

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

⅔ cup creamy, low-salt peanut butter
1 cup hot water, divided
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon red curry paste, or more to taste
¼ cup canola oil, divided
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or more to taste
1 cup broccoli florets
1 large carrot, cut into thick strips
½ cup halved green beans
½ cup sliced zucchini
1 small onion, sliced
½ sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
3 scallions, sliced
½ cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, divided
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk peanut butter, 1/3 cup hot water, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and curry paste together in a bowl. Set peanut sauce aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a deep skillet or large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, ginger, and garlic. Saute, stirring constantly, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Pour 2/3 cup hot water into skillet. Add broccoli, carrot, and green beans. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and reserve steaming liquid in a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add zucchini, onion, and red pepper; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Return steamed broccoli, carrots, and green beans to the skillet. Add remaining oil, if needed. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Return cooked chicken to skillet. Add peanut sauce, scallions, 1/3 cup peanuts, and 1/3 cup cilantro. Stir thoroughly and heat through, 1 to 3 minutes. Add reserved steaming liquid to thin sauce, if necessary.
  • Garnish with lime wedge and remaining peanuts and cilantro. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 307.7 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

THAI PEANUT CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I used traditional pizza sauce and toppings in this recipe for years. After becoming a fan of Thai peanut chicken pizza, I decided to use those flavors instead. Serve with stir-fried vegetables or a salad with sesame dressing for an easy, delicious meal. -Katherine Wollgast, Troy, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tubes (12 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 bottle (11-1/2 ounces) Thai peanut sauce, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrot
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, combine chicken, mushrooms and 1 cup peanut sauce; spread over biscuits. Top with 1 cup cheese, red pepper, carrot and green onions. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake until topping is set, cheese is melted and biscuits have cooked all the way through, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve with remaining peanut sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

THAI CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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Make and share this Thai Chicken and Broccoli With Peanut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetPnut

Categories     Chicken

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces spaghetti
8 ounces diced cooked chicken
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups broccoli
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 fluid ounces fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons peanut butter, creamy
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook and drain spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Set aside.
  • Toss chicken, lime juice, curry powder, ginger, and garlic.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken mixture and broccoli in oil 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove mixture from skillet; keep warm.
  • Mix flour, yogurt, peanut butter, soy sauce and red pepper in the same skillet.
  • Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to thicken.
  • Toss spaghetti and sauce.
  • Top with chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.5, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 452.2, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10, Protein 21.9

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI IN PEANUT SAUCE



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From the Thai Kitchen, it says you can prepare the simple sauce a day in advance. Just reheat before serving. Will add more notes once I have cooked it.

Provided by Pixies Kitchen

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon red curry paste
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1/2 cup peanut satay sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons basil, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon green onion, tops only, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a sealable plastic bag combine chicken, red curry paste, ginger and garlic.
  • Massage bag until ingredients are well mixed and chicken is thoroughly coated.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a saucepan combine peanut satay sauce, fish sauce and coconut milk; blend well and cook until heated through.
  • Broil chicken about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked.
  • Meanwhile, blanch broccoli in boiling water; drain and set aside, keep warm.
  • Arrange broccoli on a serving platter and top with chicken.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with basil and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.1, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 87.8, Sodium 583.4, Carbohydrate 4.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 38.1

CONTEST-WINNING PEANUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Contest-Winning Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry image

Here's a colorful and comforting peanut chicken stir-fry with just a touch of heat from crushed red pepper. If you want even more color, add frozen stir-fry veggies. -Lisa Erickson, Ripon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup peanut butter
4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup shredded carrot
Sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic and pepper flakes; set aside., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan. , Stir-fry broccoli and carrot in remaining oil until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Drain noodles; toss with chicken mixture in pan. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

- For a gluten-free version of the peanut sauce, use tamari instead of soy sauce. - Add a tablespoon of minced ginger to the peanut sauce for a spicy kick. - If you don't have broccoli on hand, you can substitute another vegetable, such as carrots, snap peas, or bell peppers. - To make the chicken extra crispy, dredge it in cornstarch before cooking. - Garnish the dish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This Thai chicken and broccoli with peanut sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, the broccoli is crisp-tender, and the peanut sauce is creamy and delicious. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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