Peanut Ginger Chicken with California Salsa

Transform your dinner routine with this vibrant and flavor-packed Peanut Ginger Chicken with California Salsa recipe! Tender, juicy chicken thighs are bathed in a rich, creamy peanut and ginger sauce—featuring the perfect balance of savory soy, tangy lime, and a touch of honey sweetness—then paired with a refreshing California salsa bursting with ripe Roma tomatoes, buttery avocado, zesty lime, and a hint of jalapeño heat. This dish comes together in under 45 minutes and is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive weekend dinner. Serve it with steamed rice or warm tortillas for a complete and satisfying meal that's as colorful as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup Peanut butter (creamy)
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 medium Roma tomatoes (diced)
• 1 large Avocado (diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 small Jalapeño (finely diced, seeds removed for less heat)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (for salsa)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for salsa)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, honey, and vegetable oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 2

Pat dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add a bit of vegetable oil to the pan and cook the chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and spoon the peanut ginger sauce generously over the chicken in the pan. Let the sauce warm and coat the chicken for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 5

To prepare the California salsa, combine the diced tomatoes, avocado, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Gently toss to mix all the flavors together.

Step 6

Slice the peanut ginger chicken into strips and serve alongside the fresh California salsa. Optionally, serve with steamed rice or warm tortillas for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1285.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2288.8

Total Fat 160.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 500mg	0%
Sodium 4376.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 40.4g
Protein 147.0g	0%

Vitamin D 28IU	0%
Calcium 245.9mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 3746.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 15.1%