Easy Peanut Butter Chicken Thighs
Seared, smothered in the yummiest Thai-inspired peanut sauce, and then baked to perfection, these peanut butter chicken thighs are the easiest, most delicious dinnertime protein option.
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Crushed peanuts for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Make the peanut sauce: add the peanut butter, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to a bowl or individual blender cup. Stir (or blend) until smooth and creamy.
- Add the olive oil or ghee to an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat, and season the chicken thighs on both sides with sea salt.
- Once the pan is hot, add the chicken thighs and sear for 3-4 minutes per side. Once seared, pour the peanut sauce over the chicken thighs and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, and enjoy!
Notes
Meal prep tip: double the peanut sauce and use it for lunches (these Thai-inspired chopped chicken salads) for the week.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 905mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg