4.8 from 165 votes
Baked Thai Peanut Chicken
Savory, delicious skinless chicken thighs baked in a quick homemade Thai peanut sauce that's ready in just 35 minutes then topped with crushed peanuts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 291 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs , boneless skinless
- 1/2 can coconut milk , 7 ounces
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce , low-sodium
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger , minced
- cilantro , for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl mix the chicken, coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
- Place the chicken, smooth side down into your baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over it.
- Cook for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (to 165 degrees F).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
490mg
(20%)
Potassium
413mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.