Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing chicken stir-fry, a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. This versatile dish bursts with the vibrant colors and crispness of fresh vegetables, while the succulent chicken adds a savory, protein-packed foundation. The secret lies in the delectable sauce, a harmonious blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar that infuses each bite with a tantalizing balance of sweet, salty, and tangy notes. This recipe provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process of creating this flavorful stir-fry, ensuring a delectable meal that will impress even the most discerning palate. Additionally, we offer variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option that swaps chicken for tofu, a low-carb version that replaces rice with cauliflower rice, and a gluten-free option that uses tamari instead of soy sauce. Embark on a culinary adventure with our chicken stir-fry recipes and discover a new favorite dish that will become a staple in your kitchen.
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CONTEST-WINNING PEANUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY
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
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
STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. Simple, quick, and easy. Serve over rice.
Provided by Michael Scovetta
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe skillet clean.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1265 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
QUICK PEANUT CHICKEN STIR FRY
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
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.
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
Provided by NEECEEWAGS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 46.2 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 154.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH VEGETABLES AND PEANUTS
You can use pork tenderloin cut into strips, in place of chicken for this recipe. The oyster sauce is optional but I add it in to mostly all of my stir-frys for added taste, if you have some add in a couple of tablespoons towards the end it will really "perk" up stir-fry dish!. We prefer our veggies crisp, if you like a softer texture, then you can steam the veggies first if you wish before stir-frying them. Serve the is cooked rice.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl combine the chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon garlic and the red pepper flakes.
- In another small bowl mix/whisk together remaining 6 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey and 2 teaspoons cornstarch; set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or a large non stick skillet over high heat, add in the chicken; stir-fry for 1 minute, then transfer to a dish.
- Add in another couple tablespoons oil if needed, and add in the green beans, red pepper strips, snow peas and minced ginger; stir-fry until crisp-tender about 3 minutes (adding in the remaining 1 tablespoon garlic the last minute).
- Return the chicken back to the wok or skillet.
- Add in the reserved soy sauce/cornstarch mixture; stir until heated through and thickened (about 1 minute).
- Season with salt and pepper (if you are using the oyster sauce the do not add in any salt) then add in the oyster sauce if using; mix to combine.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and salted peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 2563.9, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 23.2, Protein 42.5
CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
"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
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.
CHICKEN-PEANUT STIR-FRY
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around while you're cooking.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet: This will help to prevent the chicken and vegetables from sticking. If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet or Dutch oven.
- Cook the chicken in batches: If you try to cook all of the chicken at once, it will steam instead of sear. Cook the chicken in two or three batches, depending on the size of your wok or skillet.
- Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet: If you overcrowd the wok or skillet, the food will not cook evenly. Cook the chicken and vegetables in batches if necessary.
- Use a high heat: Stir-fries are cooked over high heat, so make sure your burner is turned up to high before you start cooking.
- Stir constantly: This will help to prevent the food from sticking and burning.
- Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end of the cooking process will help to prevent it from burning.
- Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately after they are cooked. If you need to keep them warm, you can cover them with a lid or place them in a warm oven.
Conclusion:
Chicken stir-fry with vegetables and peanuts is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats, and it is also a good source of fiber. This dish is also very versatile, so you can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful meal that is easy to make, then chicken stir-fry with vegetables and peanuts is a great option. It is a dish that the whole family will enjoy.
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