Garlicky Chicken and Peanut Stir-fry Recipe

Name: Garlicky Chicken and Peanut Stir-fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges, for serving; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 2-inch strips; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions (white and light green parts); 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger; Cooked white rice, for serving

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges, for serving
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 2-inch strips
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
6 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions (white and light green parts)
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
Cooked white rice, for serving

1
Whisk together the peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and completely warmed through.
3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
4
Heat the peanut oil in a very large skillet over medium heat.
5
Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden and the juices run clear when the chicken is pricked with a fork.
6
Add the scallions, garlic, and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
7
Remove the skillet from the heat, pour in the peanut butter mixture, and toss with the chicken.
8
Serve hot with the white rice.

398

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges, for serving, and more.

Yes, Garlicky Chicken and Peanut Stir-fry 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.

Garlicky Chicken and Peanut Stir-fry

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