Denise's Peanut Chicken

This Chinese peanut chicken recipe features boneless breast chunks, red bell peppers, cilantro, and green onion in a quick and easy stir-fry sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 437 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon wok oil or peanut oil
• 2 cups chopped dry roasted peanuts
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.