Name: Thai Peanut Chicken: A Saucy, Spicy, Nutty Flavor Bomb You’ll Crave
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups uncooked white rice; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root; 2 ½ cups broccoli florets; ¾ cup chopped green onions; ⅓ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Description

Thai Peanut Chicken is a savory, nutty, and slightly spicy stir-fry dish made with tender chicken strips, fresh vegetables, and a rich peanut sauce, served over fluffy white rice.

Ingredients

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4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
2 ½ cups broccoli florets
¾ cup chopped green onions
⅓ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 18–20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, white wine vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5–7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes, until tender-crisp.
Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the peanut sauce over the top. Stir to combine and cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve the chicken and broccoli mixture over the cooked rice.
Garnish with chopped green onions and unsalted dry-roasted peanuts. Enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute white rice with brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
Add sliced bell peppers or snow peas for extra color and crunch.
Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
Use natural peanut butter for a more intense peanut flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 520
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 630mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 85mg