This Spicy Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a surprising spicy peanut sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Directions
- In a bowl, combine chicken slices with soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside to marinate.
- In a small saucepan, mix peanut butter, sriracha sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Heat over low heat until smooth.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add bell pepper and snap peas to the skillet and cook until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly.
- Serve the Spicy Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped peanuts and sliced green onions.
Interesting Facts
Peanut sauce is a popular condiment in Southeast Asian cuisine, often used in dishes like satay and stir-fries.
Adding sriracha sauce to the peanut sauce gives this dish a spicy kick that balances the sweetness of the honey.