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peanut chicken tacos with thai slaw

Peanut Chicken Tacos with Crunchy Thai Slaw Recipe

These Thai peanut chicken tacos with crunchy slaw are bold, fresh, and perfect for taco night—full of flavor, texture, and easy prep!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinating TIme 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Servings 8
Calories 334 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 1 lb skinless chicken thighs cubed
  • 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp garlic minced

For the peanut sauce

  • 2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp water to thin
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced

For the slaw

  • 3 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 green onions + more for garnish thinly sliced

To serve

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken thighs dry. In a bowl, mix 3 Tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp ginger, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, and 2 Tbsp garlic. Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, green onion, 1 Tbsp peanut butter, lime juice, rice vinegar, and salt. Toss until fully coated. Set aside or chill until ready to use.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, and water until smooth. Add more water as needed for drizzling consistency.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F). Let rest 5 minutes, then shred into thin strips.
  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. To each tortilla, add a scoop of slaw, shredded chicken, and a drizzle of peanut sauce. Top generously with chopped peanuts and extra green onions for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 21gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1378IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
Keyword asian cooking, crunchy, dark meat, healthy fats, heart healthy, tangy
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