Denise's Peanut Chicken

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This wonderful peanut chicken recipe is a family favorite of ours — and we have 3 very young children! Everyone who enjoys this recipe always asks what restaurant we ordered it from. It is fast and simple to make. I would say it's a bit like a stir-fry with a Thai flavor. Serve on top of cooked brown or classic white rice. Very good with a simple side like mandarin oranges to complete this meal

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon wok oil or peanut oil

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped

  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

  • 2 cups chopped dry roasted peanuts

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until juices run clear. Mix in bell pepper and continue cooking until pepper is tender.

  2. Mix together broth, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until well combined; pour into the wok. Toss in green onions and cilantro, reserving some of each for garnish. Continue to cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in peanuts and garnish with reserved green onions and cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

437 Calories
29g Fat
19g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 437
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 155mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 30g 59%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 71mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 666mg 14%

* 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.

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