Packed with flavor, simple to make and unbelievably delicious these Thai Chicken Tacos with Peanut Sauce definitely need to be part of your Taco Tuesday (or any day of the week)!
(This recipe was originally posted on August 26, 2016)
We’ve got two full days of school under our belt and I’m happy to announce that Parker has survived. He still insists that school is dumb and he shouldn’t have to go, but I’m guessing a lot of 12-year old boys feel the same way.
I am so excited to share this recipe for Thai Peanut Chicken Tacos with Peanut Sauce! These tacos are truly spectacular and not a recipe you want to miss out on.
Tacos are a huge favorite at our house. I think I’ve mentioned before that Parker would eat at Taco Bell several times a week if he could and he is always wanting me to make tacos for dinner. These Thai Chicken Tacos were an instant hit at our house and I know you’re going to love them too!
Besides the fact they they taste amazing, I also love them because they’re simple to make and you can keep them simple for your picky eaters, or pile on the toppings for your more adventurous kiddos.
The peanut sauce is truly what takes these tacos to the next level. I could drink it! Also, don’t be afraid of the sriracha in the sauce, it just gives it a slight kick, nothing too hot. Remember, I’m the queen of wimpiness when it comes to hot/spicy food and it’s not too hot for me.
♡A must have for these tacos . . .
HONEY ROASTED PEANUTS! Seriously, they take these tacos to a whole new level of crazy delicious. Don’t skimp on the honest roasted peanuts. It might seem a little weird, but just trust me when I tell you they make these tacos amazing.
What you will need for the marinade:
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- lime juice
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
- vegetable oil or light olive oil
- fish sauce
- sriracha
- cloves garlic, minced
- freshly grated ginger
- cilantro
- chopped green onions
The ingredient list might seem a little the long side, but these chicken tacos are deceptively simple! Simply marinate the chicken and then go fold some laundry, read a book, bake a batch of cookies, etc. You’ve got a little time on your hands.
These Thai Chicken Tacos are AH-MAZING you guys! I made them two nights in a row they were so good and I didn’t get any whining from my boys.
Like I mentioned before, the peanut sauce is magical and steals the show every time! Braydon, who is my pickiest eater, absolutely loved these and kept adding more peanut sauce to his.
If you have the mindset that tacos are only meant to have Mexican flavors, you need to branch out and try these tacos, you absolutely won’t be sorry.
Tacos Tuesdays just got even better!
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Thai Chicken Tacos with Peanut Sauce
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
MARNIADE:
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or light olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
PEANUT SAUCE:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 4 to 5 tablespoons hot water (or more if you want it thinner)
GARNISHES:
- Corn or Flour tortillas
- Shredded purple cabbage ((or coleslaw mix works great!))
- Shredded carrots
- Diced red bell peppers
- Chopped honey roasted peanuts
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Marinade:
- Place your chicken breasts in a large Ziploc bag and pound them to about 1/2-inch thickness. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, fish sauce, sriracha, garlic, ginger, cilantro and green onions. Pour mixture over chicken in bag and seal bag. Put in refrigerator to marinate for 2 to 4 hours. (*You can get away with 30 minutes, but I prefer doing 4 hours).
Peanut Sauce:
- In a small bowl add the peanut butter, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce garlic, sriracha and hot water in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Grill chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil and let rest 5-10 minutes then cut into strips or cubes.
- Assemble tacos my placing chicken on tortillas and then desired toppings and finish off with a generous drizzle of the peanut sauce.
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Main Dishes
Recipe Source: Adapted slightly from Cooking Classy
So delicious!! The chicken has so many good flavors! I added edamame on our tacos as well!! And the peanut sauce…..I could dip chicken in that all day!!
Oh I love these tacos too Christine and I agree with you about the sauce. Glad you loved them!
I have made these on many occasions for crowds big and small and I have never had anything except rave reviews. I also grill veggies in a similar marinade for a meatless option. Love your blog! Keep up the great work!
So happy these are always a hit. Great idea for the meatless option. Thanks Ashley for the nice comment.