Thai Peanut Chicken and Quinoa

Name: Thai Peanut Chicken and Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk ((sub almond or cashew milk)); 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter; 3 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 1 Tbsp. sriracha or chili crunch, plus more for serving; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 3/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup matchstick carrots; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions (green onion), plus more for garnish; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp. minced or grated fresh ginger; 1 cup quinoa (dry); 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Thai Peanut Chicken with Quinoa and Basil is a one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring sautéed chicken and colorful veggies in a rich peanut sauce with lots of fresh herbs.

Updated at: Sun, 08 Mar 2026 02:19:20 GMT