Peanut Chicken Stir Fry

Submitted by weekend cooker

"Flavorful stir fry that kids'will like too."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 4 stir frys
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1⁄4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup green pepper, sliced
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup hot cooked rice

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, and broth until smooth.
2. Stir in the peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, and pepper, and set aside.
3. In a large skillet,stir fry chicken in 1 1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-4 minutes, or until no longer pink.
4. Remove with a slotted spoon, and keep warm.
5. Stir fry onion and peppers in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes.
6. Add mushrooms, stir fry for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
7. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer/.
8. Stir the cornstarch mixture, and add to the pan and bring to a boil.
9. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
10. Add chicken, heat through.
11. Serve with cooked rice.

Reviews

[oksera]

Delicious and easy...even without the mushrooms.

 

[Dawn F.]

Very Simple and tasty recipe. this recipe would also work well with beef and pork. Made for Football Pool season 2012 week 12 win.

 

[loof751]

Nice quick and easy stir-fry! I made 2 small changes: I had some zucchini that needed using so put that in place of the mushrooms, and I used crushed red pepper flakes instead of black pepper. The peanut sauce was just great with the chicken and veggies. Thanks for sharing the recipe!