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Speedy Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-Fry

A lightning-fast stir-fry packed with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a rich, savory peanut butter sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Speedy Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-Fry

When takeout cravings hit, reach for this Speedy Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-Fry instead! It's unbelievably quick, bursting with vibrant flavors, and loaded with tender chicken and crisp-tender vegetables. The creamy, savory peanut butter sauce ties everything together beautifully, making it a delicious and satisfying meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup warm water or vegetable broth (to thin)

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas or green beans
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    First, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Gradually whisk in warm water or broth until the sauce is smooth and pourable. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Add bell pepper, broccoli florets, and snap peas to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. You may add a splash of water or broth to help them steam slightly if needed.

  4. Step 4

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over everything. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce has thickened slightly and everything is heated through.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Tips

  • Prep all your ingredients (chop veggies, mix sauce) before you start cooking; stir-fries cook very quickly!
  • Adjust the sriracha to your preferred level of spice. For no heat, omit it entirely.
  • Feel free to experiment with other quick-cooking vegetables like shredded carrots, spinach, or mushrooms.

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