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Ground Thai Peanut Chicken

Ground Thai Peanut Chicken is an easy homemade version of a classic takeout dish with rich peanut sauce made with peanut butter, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 185 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 carrot , finely diced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets , diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. To make the sauce combine the ginger, garlic powder, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and sriracha.
  2. To make the cornstarch mixture, dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the chicken broth and set aside.
  3. To a large pan add 1 tablespoon oil and the carrots, cooking them for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the carrots and add in the ground chicken.
  5. Cook until a good crust forms before breaking apart, then finish cooking by breaking it apart with a spatula.
  6. Add in the broccoli pieces and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Once the chicken is cooked add sauce and bring it to boil.
  8. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and cook for just a few seconds, stirring until it thickens.

Notes

  • Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 248mg (10%) Potassium 408mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185

% Daily Value*

Calories 185kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 248mg 10%
Potassium 408mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.