Description
A delicious and healthy peanut chicken stir-fry recipe packed with flavors and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets (small pieces)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ginger paste)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp lime juice (juice from 1 lime)
- 2–3 tbsp warm water (to thin only if peanut butter is thick)
- 1 cup shredded coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the broccoli and shredded carrots to the skillet.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, garlic, and lime juice.
- Add warm water a little at a time until the sauce becomes smooth and pourable.
- Pour the peanut sauce over everything and stir until evenly coated and heated through.
- Add rice to each bowl.
- Divide the peanut chicken mixture into bowls.
- Top with shredded cabbage, chopped peanuts, green onions, and sesame seeds for added crunch.
- Serve with lime wedges or fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This dish can be served over rice or noodles.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables based on your preference.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg