Chicken Stir-Fry With Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Stir-Fry With Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup creamy, low-salt peanut butter; 1 cup hot water, divided; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon red curry paste, or more to taste; 1/4 cup canola oil, divided; 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or more to taste; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 large carrot, cut into thick strips; 1/2 cup halved green beans; 1/2 cup sliced zucchini; 1 small onion, sliced; 1/2 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced; 3 scallions, sliced; 1/2 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, divided; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

2/3 cup creamy, low-salt peanut butter
1 cup hot water, divided
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon red curry paste, or more to taste
1/4 cup canola oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or more to taste
1 cup broccoli florets
1 large carrot, cut into thick strips
1/2 cup halved green beans
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
3 scallions, sliced
1/2 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)

1
Whisk peanut butter, 1/3 cup hot water, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and curry paste together in a bowl. Set peanut sauce aside.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a deep skillet or large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, ginger, and garlic. Saute, stirring constantly, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
3
Pour 2/3 cup hot water into skillet. Add broccoli, carrot, and green beans. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and reserve steaming liquid in a bowl.
4
Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add zucchini, onion, and red pepper; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Return steamed broccoli, carrots, and green beans to the skillet. Add remaining oil, if needed. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low.
5
Return cooked chicken to skillet. Add peanut sauce, scallions, 1/3 cup peanuts, and 1/3 cup cilantro. Stir thoroughly and heat through, 1 to 3 minutes. Add reserved steaming liquid to thin sauce, if necessary.
6
Garnish with lime wedge and remaining peanuts and cilantro. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup creamy, low-salt peanut butter, 1 cup hot water, divided, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stir-Fry With Thai Peanut Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Stir-Fry With Thai Peanut Sauce

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