Description
Weeknight Thai Peanut Chicken with Spicy Lime Mango is a vibrant and delicious dish that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. Bursting with bold flavors, the creamy peanut sauce perfectly complements tender chicken and refreshing mango. This versatile recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, easily prepared using an instant pot, slow cooker, or stovetop. With a balance of spicy, sweet, and savory notes, it’s not only satisfying but also a healthy choice packed with lean protein and fresh ingredients. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice and top with zesty mango salsa for an unforgettable meal that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3–4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 mango, diced
- Roasted peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the mango and jalapeño by dicing them. Set aside.
- For the instant pot: Add chicken, curry paste, ginger, oil, coconut milk, soy sauce, peanut butter, and lime juice. Seal and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- For the slow cooker: Combine all ingredients except garnishes in the cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- For stovetop: Sauté chicken in oil until browned; add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Mix diced mango with chopped jalapeño and lime juice to make salsa.
- Serve chicken over steamed rice topped with mango salsa and roasted peanuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Instant Pot/Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg