Delicious and Spicy Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry

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Delicious and Spicy Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 28, 2024

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

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken slices with soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside to marinate.
  2. In a small saucepan, mix peanut butter, sriracha sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Heat over low heat until smooth.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add bell pepper and snap peas to the skillet and cook until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly.
  6. 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.