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Home » Recipes » 30-Minute Dinners

Peanut Chicken Skillet

By Erin · March 14, 2021 · Updated September 26, 2021 · 1 Comment

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It doesn't get much easier than this Peanut Chicken Skillet! The chicken is cooked in the skillet, then tossed in a simple peanut sauce and sprinkled with cilantro. The whole dish comes together in 10 minutes, and it makes for the best leftovers!

marinated diced chicken in a skillet sprinkled with cilantro

Am I predictable or what? This after posting my Thai peanut sauce, I just had to create a peanut chicken recipe.

This chicken is almost too easy, but I'm sharing it anyway! See, once you make the sauce, you have SO many options of what to use it for. You could prep this chicken recipe, my Thai cauliflower steak or pair it with roasted vegetables or even potatoes.

Recipe features

  • A quick, flavorful weeknight meal that's made in one skillet
  • Ready in about 10 minutes from start to finish
  • Delicious served with rice, and makes for the BEST leftovers
ingredients to make peanut chicken

Ingredient notes:

Chicken: Breast, thighs or tenders; make sure to use boneless skinless chicken

Peanut sauce: No substitutions

Cilantro: Non-negotiable; you MUST add chopped cilantro on top! It completes the flavor profile.

Method

First: Make the peanut sauce. If you haven't already done so, make the peanut sauce according to the post instructions (i.e. in a small blender).

Second: Cook the chicken. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the diced chicken and cook it, stirring frequently until it's done (about 5 minutes).

cooked diced chicken in a skillet

Third: Add cilantro. Reduce the heat to low, then pour the peanut sauce into the skillet, stirring until the chicken is coated and the sauce thickens a bit. Remove the skillet from the heat, then sprinkle cilantro on top.

Tips and FAQs

-Don't own a small blender to make the sauce? Try using a food processor, or simply whisking everything by hand.

-Serve this alongside rice, cauliflower rice or my Thai cauliflower steaks.

Do I have to use chicken breasts?

Nope! Since the chicken is getting diced, it doesn't really matter what kind of chicken you use. Breasts, thighs or tenders work great.

How long will this last?

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; just know that you may need to add more peanut sauce before reheating.

cooked chicken in a bowl with white rice

More easy chicken recipes

  • Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
  • Instant Pot BBQ Chicken
  • Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

marinated diced chicken in a skillet sprinkled with cilantro

Peanut Chicken Skillet

It doesn't get much easier than this Peanut Chicken Skillet! The chicken is cooked in the skillet, then tossed in a simple peanut sauce and sprinkled with cilantro. The whole dish comes together in 10 minutes, and it makes for the best leftovers!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. chicken breasts diced
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup Thai peanut sauce plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped, plus more to taste

Instructions

  • First, make the peanut sauce if you haven't already; set aside.
  • Next, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the diced chicken and cook, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through (about 5 minutes).
  • Reduce the heat to low, then pour the peanut sauce into the skillet, stirring until the chicken is coated and the sauce thickens a bit. Remove the skillet from the heat, then sprinkle cilantro on top. Add more peanut sauce if you wish and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; you may need to add more peanut sauce before reheating. 

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Foodie Foodie says

    March 23, 2021 at 5:54 am

    Combination of Peanut and chicken is new to me and it is seeming to be exciting recipe
    My children will be very happy after eating this recipe

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