Chicken Stir Fry With Peanuts

Chicken Stir Fry With Peanuts

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 1-2 tbsp grapeseed oil

  • For the sauce:
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or water

  • 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger

  • 2 minced garlic cloves

  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp garlic chili sauce or sriracha

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • Veggies:
  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 4-6oz chopped or sliced mushrooms

  • 8 oz steamed/cooked tender stem broccoli or regular broccoli

  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped unsalted peanuts

  • Garnish:
  • Sesame seeds (or everything bagel seasoning, which I use often if I don’t have sesame seeds)

  • Sliced green onions

Directions

  • In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients together well. Set aside.
  • In a large wok or saucepan, heat grapeseed oil. Add chicken in one layer, not stirring for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add onions and mushrooms, stir for another 3 minutes or so.
  • Add the sauce, whisking again before pouring in. Stir, and let bubble for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Add the cooked broccoli and stir in the peanuts. Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with Jasmine white rice. Enjoy!

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