Chinese Chicken With Peanuts Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken With Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (may use thighs); 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (or use snow peas or diced water chestnuts); 4 scallions, sliced (about 1/3 cup); ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste) (optional); ½ cup unsalted peanuts (or cashews or walnuts); hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

3 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (may use thighs)
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (or use snow peas or diced water chestnuts)
4 scallions, sliced (about 1/3 cup)
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste) (optional)
½ cup unsalted peanuts (or cashews or walnuts)
hot cooked rice

1
In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce and the cornstarch.
2
Stir in the cut chicken and set aside.
3
In a small bowl, combine the remaining soy sauce, sherry, honey, vinegar, and ginger.
4
In a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat the oil over med-high heat.
5
Add the chicken with its juices to the pan; stirfry for 2 minutes, until the chicken starts to brown.
6
Add the bell peppers , scallions, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
7
Add the soy-sherry mixture and the peanuts and cook for 1 minute.
8
Serve it immediately over rice or refrigerate it for up to 2 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.

200

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (may use thighs), 1 tablespoon sherry wine, and more.

Yes, Chinese Chicken With Peanuts 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.

Chinese Chicken With Peanuts

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