Description
Tender chicken in a creamy peanut sauce with a perfect blend of sweet and savory, topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chili paste
- Optional: 1 cup snap peas or broccoli
- Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry bell pepper and optional vegetables for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Pour in peanut sauce and stir to coat evenly.
- Simmer on medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Top with roasted peanuts and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Cut chicken evenly for consistent cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Taste sauce before combining. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chinese Peanut Chicken, easy stir-fry, peanut sauce chicken, weeknight dinner