Chicken-Peanut Stir-Fry

Name: Chicken-Peanut Stir-Fry
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters basmati rice; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar; 1 small head Napa cabbage, cored and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 jalapeno pepper (red or green), seeded and thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (not seasoned); 59 milliliters roasted salted peanuts; 1 bunch scallions (whites roughly chopped, greens thinly sliced); 454 grams skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 Tbsps peanut or vegetable oil

Chicken-Peanut Stir-Fry is a gluten free and dairy free main course. This recipe makes 4 servings with 435 calories, 31g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of basmati rice, jalapeno pepper, chicken breasts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.

Instructions

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.

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Rice Vinegar

Corn Starch

Soy Sauce

Whole Chicken

Rice

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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.

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Rice Vinegar

Brown Sugar

Corn Starch

Soy Sauce

Water

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Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.

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Peanut Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the chicken and stir-fry until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Whole Chicken

Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl.

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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.

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Peanut Oil

Jalapeno Pepper

Green Onions

Ginger

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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.

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Green Onions

Brown Sugar

Cabbage