HOT-AND-SPICY CHICKEN WITH PEACHES

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Chicken, onion, ginger, green chile, and peaches are stir-fried in a tamarind sweet-and-sour sauce. Wilted bok choy is served alongside the stir-fry, garnished with ginger, scallions, and chile.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup tamarind paste
1 vanilla bean, split in half
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (12 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
2-inch piece ginger (3/4 ounce), cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks, plus more, finely chopped, for garnish
1/2 green chile, finely chopped, plus more thinly sliced for garnish
2 ripe but firm peaches, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
10 ounces baby bok choy, cleaned and stems trimmed
1 scallion, sliced 1/8-inch thick for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the tamarind paste in a small bowl, add 1/2 cup boiling water. Let stand 20 minutes. Strain into a bowl through fine sieve, pressing the moisture from the paste. Discard contents of sieve. Scrape the vanilla bean into the liquid; add rice-wine vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and pepper, and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Place the wok over high heat. Add the canola oil, swirling to coat wok. Add the chicken, and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, ginger, and chile, and cook, stirring constantly, until onion is transparent and chicken is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved tamarind mixture, and let simmer until sauce is reduced and slightly thickened and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Add the peaches, and cook until they are warmed through, about 1 minute more. Transfer chicken and peaches to serving bowls. Clean the wok; add bok choy, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon water. Saute, stirring continuously, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to serving bowls. Serve garnished with fresh chile slices, scallions, and ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 g, Cholesterol 71 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, Sodium 898 g

aakash chau
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


asim iqbal
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. We all agreed that this is a recipe that we will be making again and again.


Kiraga Tadz
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This dish was easy to make and the results were amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken.


Deloyar Hossain
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the chicken and peaches. I will definitely be making this dish again for my next party.


Sofie Valdez
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it! He said it was the perfect amount of heat. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


twebaze abdul
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


ali haidar
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely make this dish again.


David Siwale
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I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken.


Jesse Mavis
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.


EBUZOME CHIAMAKA
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. We all agreed that this is a recipe that we will be making again and again.


Kailyn Smith
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This dish was easy to make and the results were amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken.


Sharozkhalid sharoz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly! I served it with a side of rice and vegetables and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ajmal Churmai
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the chicken and peaches. I will definitely be making this dish again for my next party.


Khalid Ramiz
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said it was the perfect amount of heat. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Nerdman
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The peaches helped to balance out the heat of the chicken. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.


Zae Zack
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet peaches and spicy chicken was unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.