Easy Peanut Chicken with Stir-Fried Veggies
This easy recipe for peanut chicken with stir-fried veggies is quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Cooked brown rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, snow peas, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until just tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the peanut sauce. Stir well to coat.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.