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Weeknight • Chicken

Spicy Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry

A quick and flavorful stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a delicious spicy peanut sauce.

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

Say hello to your new favorite go-to stir-fry! This Spicy Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry is incredibly versatile, packed with flavor, and comes together faster than takeout. Sautéed chicken and your favorite crisp veggies are bathed in a rich, nutty, and perfectly spiced peanut sauce. Get ready for a delicious meal that's both satisfying and ridiculously easy.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Peanut Sauce

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup warm water (or more, to thin)

For the Stir-Fry

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, ginger, garlic, and warm water until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach your desired consistency. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

    Add broccoli florets and bell pepper slices to the same skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add snap peas and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the ingredients and toss to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to warm through and thicken slightly.

  5. Step 5

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

Tips

  • Prep all your ingredients (chop veggies, make sauce) before you start cooking – stir-fries cook very quickly!
  • Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables like sliced carrots, mushrooms, or baby corn.

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