Description
This Thai Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry delivers a punchy, creamy, and spicy experience that balances lean protein with vibrant vegetables and a sauce loaded with flavor, making it the perfect solution for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Chicken Breast or Thighs (cubed)
1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
3 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Honey or Agave Nectar
1 unit Fresh Lime Juice
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Sriracha or Chili Paste
2 units Bell Peppers (sliced)
1 cup Snap Peas or Broccoli
Crushed Peanuts & Cilantro (to taste)
Instructions
- Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and Sriracha in a small bowl and set aside
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat, add oil, and sear the cubed chicken until golden brown, then remove from the pa
- Add sliced bell peppers and snap peas to the same pan and stir-fry for about three minutes
- Return the chicken to the pan and pour the peanut sauce over everything, tossing vigorously to coat
- Remove from heat and let residual heat finish cooking, then serve with garnishes
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce to control sodium levels.
Prep your ingredients before starting the stir-fry for efficiency.
Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg