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Spicy Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry

Name: Spicy Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; ⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts; 2 green onions, sliced

Rating: 4.53 stars

32 Ratings
27 Reviews
9 Photos

This is a peanutty stir-fry. Serve over rice. If you want more sauce than this recipe makes, do not double the vinegar.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until sauce is smooth.

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Step 2

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; saute chicken and garlic until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Add red bell pepper and saute until slightly tender, about 1 minute.
Step 3

Stir sauce into chicken chicken mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir peanuts into chicken mixture and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

328 calories; protein 23g; carbohydrates 11.1g; fat 21.4g; cholesterol 71mg; sodium 676.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (27)

Most helpful positive review

Mrsjenmacd

06/13/2014

Delicious and very easy to make stirfry! I substituted cashews for the peanuts and red pepper flakes for the cayenne, and it came out great! I like REALLY spicy stirfry, and this did not disappoint. Great recipe! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

LeeBt

07/26/2016

I made the recipe as is but next time I would definitely add some natural peanut butter and more soy sauce as both my husband and I felt like something was lacking. I am surprised that it wasn't very "peanutty" as that is how the recipe was described. But of course taste is a very subjective thing so perhaps to the creator of the recipe it is... Not enough for us though! Read More

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(3)

32 Ratings

5 star values: 23
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Mrsjenmacd

06/13/2014

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LeeBt

07/26/2016

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cfitetx

05/26/2014

My husband and I really liked this dish. I neglected to notice the title "spicy" peanut chicken stir-fry...it really is very spicy. I served with rice and that helped cut down the spice some but next time I prepare this dish I will half the amount of cayenne. I also added a little garlic salt to the chicken while it stir-fired. Delicious dish and I will make it again! Read More

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Romark

06/16/2014

I added about 4 oz. of sliced Baby bella mushrooms in wit the chicken and garlic. Also slice the green onions on a bias with some length to them for presentation purposes. Served it with rice made with low sodium chicken stock. Q Read More

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mkincade

06/11/2014

I added more garlic and less cayenne powder loved it!! I'm not a fan of too spicy. Definitely make again!! Read More

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Barbara Volker

07/10/2019

I love this recipe. I usually do it with shrimp instead of chicken. I stir fry the veggies first and then add the shrimp to cook when I add the sauce ingredients. I do a double recipe of the sauce with the exception of the Cayanne pepper. I just use 1 teaspoon of that. I like spicy but not that spicy! Read More

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MEPN

08/20/2014

This was an excellent stir fry sauce. I doubled the sauce and used vegetables that I had in the fridge. Onions garlic broccoli red and yellow peppers mushrooms snow peas and chicken. I served it over brown rice and we all loved it. I will make it again. Thank you for the great recipe. Read More

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althea6801

03/26/2015

So perfect! I use chicken breasts because I prefer them. Read More

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Daniel Zizmor

11/12/2018

Great meal for that family. Add a cup of chopped up pineapple and it's fantastic. Read More

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Spicy Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 328.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 46 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 33 %

saturated fat: 23 %

cholesterol: 24 %

vitamin a iu: 26 %

niacin equivalents: 87 %

vitamin b6: 24 %

vitamin c: 67 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 17 %

potassium: 10 %

sodium: 27 %

thiamin: 13 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.