Sautéed Chicken with Green Papaya and Spicy Thai Herbs

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

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A vibrant Thai-inspired chicken dish featuring sautéed chicken breast combined with fresh green papaya and a zesty herb salad. This Thai-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, green papaya, garlic cloves 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: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, sliced into 1/2-inch strips chicken breast
2 cups, shredded green papaya
4, minced garlic cloves
1, thinly sliced red chili
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp, grated palm sugar
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
2, sliced green onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup, crushed roasted peanuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced red chili, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded green papaya, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp grated palm sugar. Toss until the sugar dissolves and the salad is evenly coated.
Step 4: Remove the cooked chicken from heat and gently fold in the green papaya mixture, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 sliced green onions. Toss to combine and warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Step 5: Plate the chicken and green papaya salad, then sprinkle 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts on top for texture and garnish.