Thai Peanut Chicken Pasta (Printable)

Tender chicken and pasta with a creamy, tangy peanut sauce and fresh herbs for a quick meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
02 - Salt, for boiling water

→ Chicken

03 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
04 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Sauce & Garnish

07 - 1 cup ready-made Thai peanut sauce
08 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
10 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint (optional)
14 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
15 - ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
16 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Boil a large pot of salted water. Add linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to skillet, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, combine peanut sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed.
04 - Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in chopped cilantro, optional mint, and half of the sliced green onions.
06 - Divide mixture among serving bowls. Garnish with chopped peanuts, remaining green onions, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get restaurant quality flavor with barely any effort thanks to that clever ready made peanut sauce shortcut
  • The whole family gathers around the table faster than you can say takeout
02 -
  • Reserve some pasta water before draining, because sometimes that peanut sauce needs just a tiny splash to get perfectly silky
  • Adding fresh herbs at the very end instead of cooking them keeps their color bright and flavor popping
03 -
  • Toast your peanuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes before chopping them, and the extra crunch and depth will surprise you
  • Let the pasta cool slightly before tossing it with the sauce to prevent it from absorbing too much too quickly
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