Description
This Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful meal packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich, savory peanut sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Garnished with roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro, this easy stir-fry will satisfy your cravings with every bite!
Ingredients
For the Peanut Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- ½ cup snow peas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Garnish:
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
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Prepare the Peanut Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, chicken broth, honey, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the onion, bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Combine and Serve:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
- Nut-Free Alternative: Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter and omit the peanuts.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Spicier Version: Add more crushed red pepper flakes or drizzle with sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
