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Home » Recipes » Easy Grilled Thai Peanut Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Easy Grilled Thai Peanut Chicken Sandwich Recipe

May 9, 2016 Updated: August 1, 2019 By Julie Menghini 49 Comments

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A half of Thai Chicken Sandwich with a layer of bacon and peanut sauce running down the front. Bean sprouts are scattered in the front and the title "Thai Peanut Chicken Sandwich runs across the bottom.

This Thai Peanut Chicken Sandwich recipe is sweet, savory, spicy, creamy and crunchy. But best of all, it’s delicious!

Side view of a chicken sandwich on sesame seed brioche bun that\'s been cut in half. Peanut sauce is drizzling out of the sandwich.
If you’ve been visiting for a while, then you know my mother didn’t love cooking the way I do. Sandwiches in my house were something between two pieces of store bought white bread. Fancy meant that it also had mayonnaise or cheese on it. It took me a long time to redefine what a good sandwich is. This Thai Peanut Chicken Sandwich is definitely a good sandwich.


Close up table view of half a chicken sandwich with sliced bacon and with peanut sauce running out of it. Bean sprouts are scattered in the forefront.A few weeks ago John and I went on a bike ride and ended up at one of our favorite places to eat. I was looking at the menu, and while I didn’t order it, there was this sandwich that looked interesting to me. I took this sandwich idea and started deconstructing it and putting my own spin on it. I think that’s what food people do don’t they? The result is this easy and delicious Thai Peanut Sandwich!

Two halves of a Thai Peanut Chicken sandwich with peanut sauce running out of it sitting on parchment paper.To assure that the chicken breasts were plump and moist, I infused them with a delicious ginger marinade before they hit the grill. The chicken is then topped with bacon, peanut sauce, and a sprinkling of bean sprouts, all on a homemade buttery brioche bun. This sandwich is sweet, savory, spicy, creamy and crunchy. It is definitely not your average sandwich and deserves the distinction of being a main dish meal.

Two halves of a Thai Peanut Chicken sandwich with peanut sauce running out of it sitting on parchment paper

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close up of a Thai peanut chicken sandwich cut in half
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5 from 2 votes

Thai Peanut Chicken Sandwich

This Thai Peanut Chicken sandwich is sweet, savory, creamy and crunchy. It is definitely not your average sandwich and deserves the distinction of being a main dish meal.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 6
Author Hostess At Heart

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
  • 1/2 lb bacon 12 slices, cooked
  • Fresh bean sprouts
  • 6 buns I used brioche

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce I use low sodium
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper

Peanut sauce

  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz can, lite is fine
  • 4 tbsp red curry paste more or less according your heat tolerance
  • 1 cup peanut butter I used natural
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp peanut oil

Instructions

Marinade

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a container or ziplock bag large enough to hold chicken breasts. Add chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to a day.
  • Grill chicken until it measures 160 degrees F.
  • Fry or bake bacon. Drain and set aside.
  • Combine all of the peanut sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Heat over a medium heat until simmering. Continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, whisking continuously. Set aside or refrigerate and allow to cool.

Assembly

  • On a fresh bun, top chicken with bacon. Drizzle peanut sauce over bacon and sprinkle with bean sprouts.
  • Serve with additional peanut sauce.

Notes

Peanut sauce adapted from https://www.melskitchencafe.com/easy-5-minute-thai-peanut-sauce/.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 1197kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 2061mg | Potassium: 1384mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1756IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 15mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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If you are looking for delicious side dishes to go with this sandwich, here are a couple great ideas!

Soba Noodle Salad

A black bowl filled with a Soba Noodle Salad containing red peppers, snow peas, and carrot sticks sitting on a green napkin. A second bowl sits in the background.

Asian Cabbage Salad

Purple cabbage salad loaded with carrot sticks, red pepper, and crunchy peanuts on a white plate.

Asian 5 Spice Rice

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A half of Thai Chicken Sandwich with a layer of bacon and peanut sauce running down the front. Bean sprouts are scattered in the front and the title \"Thai Peanut Chicken Sandwich runs across the bottom.

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Comments

  1. Naina says

    June 24, 2016 at 1:55 am

    I love Thai food, so I know I will looooove this sandwich!! Looks and sounds fantastic Julie!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 25, 2016 at 7:10 am

      Thank you Naina! I always love a good sammie!

      Reply
  2. jane @ littlesugarsnaps says

    June 23, 2016 at 6:16 am

    Love your post Julie – a little bit of nostalgia for your posh sarnies of childhood warmed my heart even if you were un-impressed 🙂 I have a love thing going on for peanut butter at the moment. I really want to try this sandwich – I even have some posh peanut butter on the go at the moment. Next week I have a day where I literally have no time for a main meal due to running around after kids & school so i might get organised and get everything ready so I can compile this late night feast when my day is over.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 23, 2016 at 6:58 am

      Thank you so much Jane! This sammie was one we really enjoyed. I’ve never heard the phrase posh sarnies. It’s a bacon sandwich right? I just learn so much at this job. Have a wonderful day my friend!

      Reply
      • jane @ littlesugarsnaps says

        June 26, 2016 at 3:19 am

        Ah, no, Julie – Sarnie is just a slang term for sandwich, not just bacon…. but have you heard of bacon butties? That’s a common phrase for basic (not posh) bacon sandwiches – I love all these different terms 🙂

        Reply
        • Julie Menghini says

          June 26, 2016 at 8:53 pm

          Ha thank you so much Jane! Now I know LOL.

          Reply
  3. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    June 21, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    Yum, this looks so good! I absolutely LOVE peanut sauce, AND this has bacon. So basically, perfect.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 21, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      Thank you Meghan! We love bacon too!

      Reply
  4. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says

    June 21, 2016 at 2:36 am

    This looks soooo yummy, Julie – some really awesome flavours in there. You can’t beat a good sandwich, especially on your fluffy brioche rolls!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      June 21, 2016 at 8:05 am

      Thank you Michelle! I don’t make enough sandwiches! I always think they are a dinner cheat but I don’t know why. I’m a head case sometimes!

      Reply
  5. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    May 25, 2016 at 8:39 am

    This sandwich sounds fantastic! I love peanut sauces and what a great idea to put it on chicken and then with your homemade rolls. I am not blogging right now but I just had to make a comment. Gardening, driveway repairs, pavers and rotten wood have been keeping me busy. Good job and I have printed out your recipe 🙂 Enjoy the holiday…

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 25, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Thank you Judi! Enjoy the weather and gardening! It’s pretty quiet on the blogging side anyway. See you when you’re back, and I appreciate you stopping by.

      Reply
  6. Deb says

    May 24, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Wow – this looks SO tasty! I love when menus provide inspiration for a new dish. Adding this to my list of items to make pronto! –Deb

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 24, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      Thank you Deb! Hope you have a great evening!

      Reply
  7. Angie @ fiestafriday.net says

    May 19, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Shoot, I posted comment before rating the recipe! So here’s the rating – 5 stars!!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 20, 2016 at 7:26 am

      Thank you! Woo hoo!

      Reply
  8. Angie @ fiestafriday.net says

    May 19, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    Gasp! It’s like you can read my dreams! Coz I’ve been dreaming about this even though I didn’t know it existed. Well now I know it does and it looks even better in person. I mean on screen 😀

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 20, 2016 at 7:26 am

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate being featured this week too. It is always such an honor being picked from so many amazing recipes.v Happy FF Angie!

      Reply
  9. Of Goats and Greens says

    May 14, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    That second photo down deserves an excellence in photography award… At any rate, combining the best of peanut and the best of chicken in a sandwich sounds decidedly fun. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 14, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you so much Diann! Our blogging community has been so generous with their awards! Thank you so much for co-hosting this week!

      Reply
  10. Sarah says

    May 14, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Peanut sauce + bacon?! I’m in love with this sandwich!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 14, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      Thank you Sarah! Bacon is a goooood thing!

      Reply
  11. Julianna says

    May 14, 2016 at 12:52 am

    Wow, Julie! Now this is my kind of sandwich! I adore chicken in peanut sauce, but had never thought of it as a sandwich before . 😀

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 14, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      Thank you Julianna! I really loved that sauce!

      Reply
  12. Jhuls says

    May 13, 2016 at 8:20 am

    Whoa! I never thought of Thai peanut chicken in sandwich! This is awesome, Julie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 13, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you Jhuls! One of my favorite appetizers at a local restaurant has chicken skewers with peanut sauce so why not a sandwich?

      Reply
  13. Shari says

    May 11, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    What an interesting sandwich, Julie! I know I would love it. I bet the combination of bacon and the peanut sauce was so good. My husband is allergic to peanuts so I would have to make it when he wasn’t around! 🙂 I think you should open a bakery or lunch spot. Have you ever thought of selling your breads? They are amazing!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 12, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you Shari! I could never cook as a profession. It would be too stressful. I would love to bake for a coffee shop or something small, but I am so spoiled right now that I can cook or bake anything that I want when I want, and if it fails no one is the wiser. I have two neighborhood children that are allergic to peanuts. It’s really opened my eyes. When I take them goodies I tell them what’s safe and what’s not.

      Reply
  14. Sadia says

    May 10, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Heyy Julie! Long time. Really missed a lot of your posts.
    I am in love with this sandwich. Bookmarked. I love anything with Thai flavors. Need to try this.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 10, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      So very happy to see you Sadia! I hope all is well with you, and I’m very happy you stopped by. I hope you enjoy this sandwich. We really did. Have a wonderful evening!

      Reply
  15. chef mimi says

    May 10, 2016 at 8:30 am

    This looks so yummy and satisfying! I love that you added bean sprouts!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 10, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      Thank you! I really liked the crunch that the bean sprouts added. Have a wonderful day and thank you for your comments!

      Reply
  16. Loretta says

    May 10, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Now that’s what I call a sandwich! Love the Thai flavors in it, what a great summer meal that would be on the deck with a glass of vino of course 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 10, 2016 at 5:12 pm

      Oh Loretta, That would be perfect! I hope you have a great evening and I’ll toast you with my next pour!

      Reply
  17. Chitra jagadish says

    May 10, 2016 at 6:34 am

    Nutritious sandwich- love the peanut sauce there… yumm

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 10, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you Chitra! It’s a pretty lean sandwich with tons of flavor.

      Reply
  18. Celebrating Sunshine says

    May 9, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    That peanut sauce sounds interesting and I love the color of the brioche bun. Great combination of tastes and flavors! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 9, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Thank you Ana! Yummy for summer too!

      Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    May 9, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    This sounds WONDERFUL Julie. I bookmarking this sandwich to try out immediately, your chicken looks SO moist. Great job!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 9, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Thank you so much Jess! It really was moist and delicious. Hope you have an amazing evening!

      Reply
  20. Margherita says

    May 9, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    This sandwich runs the risk of being one of the best sandwich I have ever heard about. It looks super yummy!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 9, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Wow, thank you so much! Such a super kind comment, it just made my day. ❤️

      Reply
  21. Johanne Lamarche says

    May 9, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    I can sink my teeth in this tasty creation Julie!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 9, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you Johanne! I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

      Reply
  22. simplyvegetarian777 says

    May 9, 2016 at 10:20 am

    Such a creative and inspiring post Julie ❤️

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 9, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you Sonal!!

      Reply
  23. Debbie Spivey says

    May 9, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Looks delicious! David and I are all about sammitches!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      May 9, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you Debbie! I’m trying to get better about sammiches! They are easy and yummy but I rarely make them.

      Reply

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