Peanutty Chicken and Vegetables
Satisfy your cravings for a flavorful, protein-packed dinner with this Peanutty Chicken and Vegetables recipe! Juicy bites of chicken are paired with vibrant veggies like red bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots, all coated in a luscious, creamy peanut sauce that balances savory, sweet, and tangy notes. The sauce, made with creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, turns this dish into a rich and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan stir-fry comes together in under an hour and can be served over rice or noodles for added heartiness. Garnished with fresh green onions, this dish is as colorful as it is delicious—sure to please both kids and adults alike. Keywords: peanut chicken recipe, stir-fry with peanut sauce, chicken and vegetables dinner, easy weeknight meal, peanut butter chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large carrot
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks green onions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 servings cooked rice or noodles (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces, peel and slice the carrot into thin discs, and mince the garlic. Thinly slice the green onions and set aside for garnish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth. Set the peanut sauce aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper. Stir-fry the vegetables for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
Serve the Peanutty Chicken and Vegetables over cooked rice or noodles, if desired, and garnish with sliced green onions.
Enjoy your flavorful and hearty Peanutty Chicken and Vegetables!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 177.0 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3766 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.5 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.4 g | ||
| Protein | 227.8 g | 456% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 3722 mg | 79% | |
*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.
