Denise's Peanut Chicken

This wonderful 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

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

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Place chicken in the wok, and cook until juices run clear. Mix in red bell pepper, and continue cooking until tender.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the broth, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, cayenne pepper, ginger, and cornstarch. Pour into the wok. Toss green onions and cilantro into wok (reserving some of each for garnish). Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Mix in peanuts, and garnish with reserved green onions and cilantro to serve.