The Thai spicy peanut sauce worked really well in the Thai chicken ‘mole’ earlier in the week and why I was enjoying it I was thinking of other ways that could use the peanut sauce in a Thai/Mexican fusion. With the chicken being covered in the peanut sauce and melted cheese, the first thing that came to mind was enchiladas, the Mexican dish where tortillas are stuffed, covered in sauce and cheese and baked to perfection. I was thinking that a filling consisting of shredded chicken along with some vegetables including red pepper, bean sprouts, carrots and cilantro would be really nice especially when some of the spicy peanut sauce was mixed into it. With the filling made, all that was left to do was roll the tortillas up, cover them in peanut sauce and cheese and bake them until the cheese melted. The spicy peanut sauce and melted cheese flavor combination is such an amazing one and the juicy vegetable and chicken filling finished off the enchiladas perfectly! I garnished the enchiladas with some chopped roasted peanuts, cilantro and birds eye chilies.
Thai Spicy Peanut Chicken Enchiladas
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 large carrot (julienned)
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 handful cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup spicy Thai peanut sauce
- 4 (8 inch) tortillas
- 1 cup jack and cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts (chopped)
- 2 birds eye chilies (sliced)
- 1 handful cilantro (chopped)
directions
- Heat the oil in a pan.
- Add the red pepper and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes
- Add the green onion, carrot and bean sprouts and saute until tender, about a minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Mix in the chicken, cilantro and 1/2 cup of the peanut sauce.
- Spread some of the peanut sauce over the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place some of the filling in a tortilla, wrap it up and place it in a baking dish. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.
- Pour the remaining peanut sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle on the cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the sides are bubbling and the cheese is melted about 20-30 minutes.
- Serve garnished with chopped peanuts, sliced chilies and cilantro.
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Sarah says
July 17, 2010 at 6:21 pmWow, this is anything but closet cooking! I love your blog, so much exotica. This Thai enchilada is exactly what I wish I could reach into the screen and eat right now.
Jennifer says
July 17, 2010 at 6:28 pmI am LOVING the thai inspired themes of these great recipes you have going on lately!! yum!
jose manuel says
July 17, 2010 at 6:57 pmQue ricas enchiladas. Saludos.
Gloria says
July 17, 2010 at 7:01 pmYummy chicken enchiladas! Kevin, x gloria
Taylor says
July 17, 2010 at 7:02 pmWhat a fun spin on enchiladas! They look delish!
Cara says
July 17, 2010 at 7:04 pmreminds me of one of my favorite California Pizza Kitchen creations – the thai chicken pizza!
Memória says
July 17, 2010 at 8:37 pmOh, I love how you blend cultures together in a dish. You are truly amazing.
Susan @ SGCC says
July 17, 2010 at 9:06 pmLove your "fusion" enchiladas! I can definitely see how the spicy peanut chicken would work this way. Looks great!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
July 17, 2010 at 9:34 pmSo good! Two world collide in one fantastic recipe.
Cheers,
Rosa
Haley says
July 17, 2010 at 9:52 pmThis looks fabulous – I can't wait to whip up a batch of these- just what I need to get me out of my summer food rut (grilled everything:).
Jaime and Jen DISH says
July 17, 2010 at 10:00 pmOH MY GOSH, these look SOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!! Bravo!
Val says
July 18, 2010 at 1:35 amGood Gracious!!! That looks divine.
fleur says
July 18, 2010 at 2:22 amYummy looking again, but how many calories????
jane @ sweet basil kitchen says
July 18, 2010 at 2:36 amI am reading your site with interest as I too am cooking in a closet size kitchen. It works though!
Cat @ theKitchenMaid says
July 18, 2010 at 2:54 amWhat a great idea! So creative and delicious!
Belinda @zomppa says
July 18, 2010 at 4:44 amI like this roll you're on!
momgateway says
July 18, 2010 at 6:19 amYum….I think it's brilliant creation!
Garcon de Croissant says
July 18, 2010 at 6:51 amInteresting! I never really thought about the combination of peanut sauce and cheese before.
Jess @ Bakericious says
July 18, 2010 at 8:32 amInteresting and looks yummy!
La Ratita says
July 18, 2010 at 9:38 amWow! It sure looks good!It must be delightful! awesome! Hi,I'm Spanish and I've just found your blog and I think it's like this recipe, awesome! I love cooking and I think I'll cook some of your recipes! You've got here a new follower:)
See you your next recipe!
La Ratita
Joanne says
July 18, 2010 at 11:02 amYou have no idea how totally enamored with this I am! I'm pretty sure I said that with the thai mole as well…but they are both really truly amazing.
Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soul says
July 18, 2010 at 12:55 pmOooh La La! Awesome recipe!
Carmen
Alisa says
July 18, 2010 at 3:42 pmThis looks fabulous Kevin. You can't go wrong with peanut sauce I think!
meeso says
July 18, 2010 at 4:31 pmWhat a creative enchilada… The idea of peanut sauce and cheese sounds interesting!
Melynda says
July 18, 2010 at 5:02 pmI always find your flavor combination to to be delicious. I think these must be made. Thanks so much.
"pup" says
July 18, 2010 at 11:34 pmThat looks delicious!! And, I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for a blog award!
Anonymous says
July 19, 2010 at 6:31 amTasty looking enchiladas. Excellent photo.
dining table says
July 19, 2010 at 8:40 amI am always fascinated with Thai dishes. Especially their spicy dishes. This Thai Spicy Peanut Chicken Enchiladas looks so good. I wish I can try this one.
Cookware Hampshire says
July 19, 2010 at 2:01 pmThese look fantastic. If you really did create these in a closet-sized space, you are something of a culinary hero.
I shall have a go at making some of these over the weekend for the girlfriend and I. Many thanks.
Mother Rimmy says
July 19, 2010 at 2:09 pmThis is a must try. Definitely a people pleasing enchilada!
claire says
July 19, 2010 at 2:57 pmyum! looks amazing
Ana Powell says
July 19, 2010 at 3:00 pmYou are so creative, another lovely and delicious dish.
Well done ♥
Natalie says
July 19, 2010 at 5:18 pmfabulous thai/mexican fusion here! love it!!
Anonymous says
July 20, 2010 at 2:56 amSuch a lovely blend of two of my favorite cuisines! J'adore!
Anonymous says
July 20, 2010 at 12:49 pmI am a sucker for enchiladas, and these sound great! The Thai-Mexican fusion is very creative.
Anonymous says
July 23, 2010 at 12:01 amWe eat lots of Mexican. We eat lots of Thai. This was a no-brainer choice to make and it was delicious! Thanks for posting!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says
July 23, 2010 at 1:08 amI love fusion recipes… and I think this combo of Mexican and Thai (two of my favorites) is brilliant!
Molly says
September 1, 2010 at 10:14 pmI made a version of these for my family, and we all absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for sharing. You are obviously a very talented chef.
Molly
http://www.recipecalories.wordpress.com
Kristin says
January 15, 2011 at 11:06 pmThis might be the best thing I have ever made. Ever!!!!
Richard says
September 30, 2011 at 2:51 amThis was awesome. I've been wanting to make something similar for a while, but haven't had the nerve to make up a recipe myself. Thanks so much!
Jill T says
March 4, 2012 at 9:00 pmI made this dish last night and it was absolutely delicious!! I used your recipe for the peanut sauce as well, and it will now be my go-to peanut sauce recipe. Thai & Mexican are two of my favorite cuisines, and the combo you came up with in this recipe is a hit. Even my fiance', who typically doesn't care for anything other than meat & potatoes or Italian food, couldn't stop raving about this. I love your blog & also follow you on Pinterest (I'm jthomps8 if you'd like to follow me), thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipes!
Yaoli says
May 9, 2012 at 8:58 pmMade it earlier this week and it was AMAZING!!! I wasn't sure how it would turn out but the spicy peanut sauce went so well in an enchilada! Instead of regular cooked chicken, I made your satay chicken recipe and stuffed it in instead.
Kevin says
May 10, 2012 at 11:07 amYaoli: I am glad that you enjoyed it! I am so addicted to that spicy peanut sauce and I really like how it works in these enchiladas! Using the chicken satay would add that much more flavour!
Helen says
July 23, 2012 at 11:45 amI finally just got around to making these last night. YUM! So GOOD! Thanks for the awesome recipe! I am currently eating the delicious leftovers at the office. I'd say this is one on my list to definitely do again very soon.