Nutty Red Chicken Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Nutty Red Chicken Stir Fry! Packed with juicy strips of marinated chicken, crunchy peanuts, tender-crisp red bell peppers, and broccoli, this dish brings bold textures and flavors to your table. The savory, slightly sweet stir-fry sauce—featuring hoisin, honey, and a touch of sesame oil—is infused with aromatic garlic and ginger for a truly irresistible taste. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy nights. Serve it over fluffy white rice for a complete meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for fans of healthy chicken stir fry recipes, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 sliced green onions
- 2 cups white rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and place them in a bowl.
Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
While the chicken marinates, slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and prepare the broccoli florets. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, remaining soy sauce, honey, remaining cornstarch, sesame oil, and a quarter cup of water to create the stir-fry sauce. Add red chili flakes if using. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Toss in the red bell pepper and broccoli, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Add the chicken back to the skillet along with the peanuts, and pour in the stir-fry sauce. Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the ingredients.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions.
Serve hot over steamed white rice, if desired. Enjoy your Nutty Red Chicken Stir Fry!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.9 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 387 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2312 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.6 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g | ||
| Protein | 199.4 g | 399% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3059 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
