Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Chili
This Thai-inspired chicken chili combines tender chicken and great northern beans with carrots, onion, garlic, ginger, and scallions in a creamy coconut milk and peanut butter sauce. Sriracha brings heat, while lime, basil, and sesame oil add bright, aromatic accents, making it a warming choice for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook in batches, if necessary, until nicely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
At the same time, heat a small amount of water to boiling in a small saucepan. Add carrots and boil until they just start to become tender, about 2 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; stir in onion, white parts of scallions, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, water, Sriracha, lime juice, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring often, until the peanut butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 5
Add cooked chicken, carrots, and peanut sauce to the onion mixture. Stir in beans, scallion greens, and basil until well mixed.
- 6
Simmer over low heat, stirring often, until well blended and heated through, 30 to 40 minutes. The sauce should be a little thin as it cooks; if it is not, add water until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Calories 421.03 kcal High 21%
- Protein 27.01 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 27.79 g 10%
- Total Fat 24.55 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 6.01 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.24 mg High 29%
- Sodium 478.11 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 5.97 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 6.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 184.98 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 2.73 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 352.81 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 0.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.71 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Thai Inspired Peanut Chicken Chili is made with 23 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Basil Chicken, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Carrot, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 421.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Basil Chicken, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Carrot, Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk. The full list of 23 is above.
- How long does it take to make Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Chili?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 421.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 23 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Chili healthy?
- Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 421.03 calories and 27.01 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 478.11 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.01 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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