Sautéed Chicken with Green Papaya and Roasted Peanuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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A vibrant Thai-inspired chicken dish featuring tender sautéed chicken paired with crisp green papaya and crunchy roasted peanuts for a refreshing texture contrast. This Thai-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, green papaya, roasted peanuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs
2 cups julienned green papaya
1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
2 sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Stir in 2 cups julienned green papaya, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for 3 minutes until the papaya softens slightly but remains crisp.
Step 4: Remove from heat and fold in 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 sliced green onions. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.