Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided; 1/4 cup peanut butter; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 3 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Hot cooked rice or noodles

Peanut butter is one of my husband's favorite foods. I love that I can use it to make a delicious meal. —Diane Kelly, Puyallup, Washington

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Hot cooked rice or noodles

Directions

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, peanut butter, soy sauce and brown sugar until smooth; set aside. In a skillet or wok, stir-fry garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Add the chicken; stir-fry for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Add the broccoli; stir-fry for 5 minutes.
Stir in the peanut butter mixture; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is smooth and broccoli is crisp-tender. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice or noodles.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 322 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 835mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry in Country June/July 2002

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carollm

Feb 19, 2016

My husband and I both love peanut butter, but we found this sauce to be too strong, and the broccoli didn't seem to meld well with the sauce. If I ever made this recipe again, I would definitely omit the broccoli. I sprinkled peanuts over the stir fry and that added to the flavour.
slperry114

Sep 25, 2014

I've made this recipe several times. The only difference I make is that I use sesame seed oil instead of canola oil. This gives it a more distinct oriental flavor.
kirstenund

Oct 27, 2011

Great for when you're tired of regular stir-fry, but need something quick to make. Kids loved it as is, husband and I added red pepper flakes to ours.
angelasandoval

Aug 2, 2011

A new family favorite! But we all thought it would suit our tastes even better if we added a little heat...next time I'll add a little crushed red pepper.
The Florist

May 2, 2011

My family LOVES this dish!!! The peanut sauce really adds a nice touch.
angiesue

Mar 30, 2011

VERY yummy! You will want to double the recipe!
sugarradish

Mar 20, 2011

This dish has become a household favorite. Every time I'm looking for dinner ideas, this is the first thing he requests. I love the short list of ingredients and it's quick and easy to make.
CURLY_Q

Mar 1, 2010

This has become a family favorite in our house, all 5 of my kids & my husband adore this meal for dinner. I do add a bit more peanut butter & make a double batch as the leftovers are just as good- I store in ziplocks & keep seperated! this is definitely worth trying, & very filling as well. yummm
cahughes64

Feb 23, 2010

my hubby and i love it so much we make alot