Quick Peanut Chicken Stir Fry
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
It takes just 30 minutes to put this delicious peanut-buttery stir-fry on the table. Kids will love the flavor, and adults will like how quickly it comes together. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
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3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 cup thinly sliced green pepper
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1 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper
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1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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Hot cooked rice
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients until smooth; set aside.
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2.
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
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3.
Stir-fry onion and peppers in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
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4.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/3 cups: 328 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 1021mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 36g protein.
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