Description
A delicious and easy Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-Fry recipe that combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables and a creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Chopped green onions and crushed peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the red bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly and heat through for about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Add more vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg