Thai Peach Chicken (Print)
Juicy chicken in fragrant spicy-sweet sauce with fresh peaches, peppers, and basil.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken Preparation
01 - 1.3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - ½ tsp salt
04 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Sauce Base
05 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
06 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
→ Vegetables and Fruit
09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
11 - 2 medium ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
12 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
→ Sauce Ingredients
13 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 2 tbsp fish sauce
15 - 1 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
16 - 1 tbsp honey
17 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
18 - ⅓ cup plus 1 tbsp water or chicken broth
→ Garnish
19 - 2 tbsp fresh Thai basil or cilantro, chopped
20 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
21 - 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden and almost cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic and ginger. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
04 - Add bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
05 - Stir in sliced peaches and return chicken to the pan.
06 - Whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sliced chili, and water or broth in a bowl.
07 - Pour sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
08 - Remove from heat and stir in Thai basil or cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges and peanuts.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sweet peaches balance spicy heat in the most unexpected way
- Ready in under 45 minutes but tastes like it came from a restaurant
02 -
- Overripe peaches will turn to mush in the pan, so choose firm ones with just a little give
- The sauce continues thickening off heat, so dont reduce it too much during cooking
03 -
- Cut chicken and vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking
- Let the pan get properly hot before adding ingredients for the best sear