Best 8 Quick Peanut Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and speedy meal? Look no further than our guide to the best quick peanut chicken stir fry recipes! With a delectable blend of savory, nutty, and slightly spicy flavors, this stir fry is a culinary delight that can be whipped up in no time. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, our carefully curated selection of recipes will inspire you to create an extraordinary dish that will tantalize your taste buds. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the enticing world of quick peanut chicken stir fry recipes!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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This is a peanutty stir-fry. Serve over rice. If you want more sauce than this recipe makes, do not double the vinegar.

Provided by Hilary

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until sauce is smooth.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; saute chicken and garlic until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Add red bell pepper and saute until slightly tender, about 1 minute.
  • Stir sauce into chicken chicken mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir peanuts into chicken mixture and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 676.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

QUICK SATAY PEANUT STIR FRY (ANY PROTEIN)



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VIDEO below. A gem of a recipe given to me by a reader, this is a brilliant QUICK Satay Stir Fry that tastes like Chinese style satay that you get from Chinese restaurants here in Australia. Make this with your choice of protein - great with beef (pictured), chicken, pork, shrimp or tofu. Use shredded shaped vegetables - ideal for this sauce which is not the saucy type.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Dinner

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce ((Note 1))
1 1/2 tsp sugar
2 tsp cornflour / cornstarch
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp curry powder ((any - I use hot!))
1 1/2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter ((smooth also ok))
2 tbsp water
300 - 350 g / 10 - 12 oz beef (, chicken or pork thinly sliced (or peeled prawns/shrimp) (Note 2))
2 tbsp oil
1 garlic (, finely chopped (Note 3))
1 large onion (, sliced)
1 large carrot (, julienned (Note 4))
1 big handful bean sprouts ((~1 1/2 cups packed))
1/2 cup finely sliced shallots / green onions ((plus more for garnish))
1/4 cup crushed peanuts (, plus more for garnish (optional))

Steps:

  • Mix Sauce ingredients EXCEPT WATER together in a small bowl. Then mix in water (easier to combine).
  • Place beef in a bowl, add 1 tbsp Sauce. Mix, set aside 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large heavy based skillet over high heat. Add garlic and stir until golden (~10 sec) then add onion. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add beef. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes or until it mostly turns brown (some red spots ok). If using pork, chicken or prawns, cook until almost cooked through.
  • Add carrots, bean sprouts and Sauce. Cook until veggies are wilted.
  • Add peanuts and shallots, stir.
  • Serve immediately with rice or noodles, garnished with extra shallots and peanuts if desired. (For a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice!)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN-PEANUT STIR-FRY



Chicken-Peanut Stir-Fry image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup basmati rice
3 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 bunch scallions (whites roughly chopped, greens thinly sliced)
1 jalapeno pepper (red or green), seeded and thinly sliced
1 small head Napa cabbage, cored and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook the rice as the label directs. Meanwhile, whisk 2 teaspoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and rice vinegar in a bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat. Whisk the brown sugar, 1/3 cup water and the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1 teaspoon each soy sauce and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • Wipe out the skillet, return to high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil. When it begins smoking, add the ginger, scallion whites and jalapeno; stir-fry 45 seconds. Add the cabbage and stir-fry until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the brown sugar mixture and add to the pan along with the chicken; stir-fry until the sauce is thick and the chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the scallion greens and peanuts. Serve with the rice.
  • Per serving: Calories 476; Fat 14 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 66 mg; Sodium 315 mg; Carbohydrate 48 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 35 g
  • Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

CONTEST-WINNING PEANUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Here's a colorful and comforting peanut chicken stir-fry with just a touch of heat from crushed red pepper. If you want even more color, add frozen stir-fry veggies. -Lisa Erickson, Ripon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup peanut butter
4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup shredded carrot
Sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic and pepper flakes; set aside., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan. , Stir-fry broccoli and carrot in remaining oil until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Drain noodles; toss with chicken mixture in pan. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK PEANUT CHICKEN STIR FRY



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It takes just 30 minutes to put this delicious peanut-buttery stir-fry on the table. Kids will love the flavor, and adults will like how quickly it comes together. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced green pepper
1 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm., Stir-fry onion and peppers in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1021mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

PEANUT CHICKEN STIR FRY



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Peanut chicken lovers will appreciate this quick Peanut Chicken Broccoli Slaw Stir Fry. An easy weeknight dinner that also makes great leftovers for lunch. 

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

185 grams fettuccini, linguine, spaghetti or rice noodles ((about 1/2 of some pasta boxes))
2 teaspoon oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in bit size pieces
salt and pepper to taste
2 cup broccoli slaw (about 1/2 package)
1 head fresh broccoli florets, chopped (optional)
1 red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach or more (optional)
sesame seeds (optional)
3 tablespoon peanut butter
2 tablespoon soy sauce - low sodium
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lemon)
1/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon each, grated ginger and garlic
3/4 teaspoon sriracha

Steps:

  • MAKE NOODLES: Boil noodles in salted water as per package directions. Drain - reserving a cup of pasta water - and set aside.
  • MAKE PEANUT SAUCE: Place all peanut sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smoothly combined.
  • STIR FRY CHICKEN: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pan (preferably non stick) to medium high. Stir fry chicken for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • STIR FRY VEGETABLES: Add a little more oil if needed and heat to medium high. Add onions, peppers, broccoli florets (if using) and broccoli slaw. Stir fry for 5 minutes until tender.
  • FINISH STIR FRY: Add cooked chicken, cooked noodles and peanut sauce to the vegetables. Add baby spinach if using. Stir to combine everything and cook for a couple of minutes until heated through and spinach wilts. Add a bit of pasta water at a time until you get the consistency you want (you will likely not need it all). Sprinkle on sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 54 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 149 mg, Sodium 1140 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CHICKEN STIR FRY



Easy Chicken Stir Fry image

Easy 30 Minute Chicken Stir Fry. Loaded with vegetables and tossed in a spicy Asian sauce.

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 onion (sliced)
2 cups broccoli
1 cup carrots (diced)
1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha
couple dashes of fish sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
sesame seeds for garnish, if desired

Steps:

  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet and heat over high heat. Add chicken and stir fry until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Take out of the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions, broccoli, carrots and mushrooms. Saute for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender. Add in garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • In a small bowl whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, fish sauce, sesame oil and red pepper flakes.
  • Add the sauce to the pan along with the chicken. Toss to coat the chicken and veggies.
  • Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 428 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



Chicken Stir-Fry with Spicy Peanut Sauce image

"How do I make chicken interesting?" is a question people often ask me. Here's your answer. I love making a double batch of this sauce and keeping it in the door of the fridge for a day when I need something tasty in a pinch. Don't like spice? Simply omit the hot sauce and the red pepper flakes. You can also sub thinly sliced lean beef for the chicken or just make it a stir-fry with all vegetables...

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 knob ginger, grated (to equal about 1 tablespoon)
5 large cloves garlic, grated
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons canola oil
12 to 15 small red radishes, quartered, plus 1 loose cup radish greens, coarsely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
1 cup frozen peas
Zest and juice from 1 small lime

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter with the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, hot sauce, sesame oil, ginger, two-thirds of the garlic and 2 tablespoons warm water until smooth. (If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little more warm water.) Set aside.
  • Arrange the pieces of chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle on one side with salt and the red pepper flakes. Turn the pieces on their other side and sprinkle again with salt.
  • Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add half of the oil and heat until it begins to smoke. Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly add half of the chicken pieces in a single layer. Return the pan to high heat and cook, stirring from time to time, until the chicken is fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
  • In the same skillet, stir in the remaining garlic, radishes, radish greens and peppers and season with salt. Mix so the radish greens wilt. Stir in the peanut sauce and simmer for an additional minute. Taste for seasoning. Stir in the peas and the chicken. Turn off the heat and let rest a couple of minutes on the stove. Top with a few grates of lime zest and the juice.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you save time and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your stir-fry the best flavor. If you can, buy them from a farmer's market or local grocery store.
  • Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are both good choices for stir-fry. Make sure the chicken is cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: A large skillet or wok will help you cook the chicken and vegetables evenly. If you don't have a large skillet or wok, you can use a regular skillet and cook the chicken and vegetables in batches.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: When you add the chicken and vegetables to the skillet, make sure there is enough space between them so that they can cook evenly.
  • Cook the chicken and vegetables over high heat: High heat will help to sear the chicken and vegetables and give them a nice flavor.
  • Use a sauce that you like: There are many different types of sauces that you can use for stir-fry. Some popular options include soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and hoisin sauce.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fry is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to keep it warm, you can place it in a preheated oven set to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Peanut chicken stir-fry is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and healthy stir-fry that the whole family will enjoy.

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