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Peanut Chicken Stir-fry

Adapted from: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/quick-peanut-chicken-stir-fry/
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, stir-fry
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 328kcal

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Stir-fry

  • 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 can water chestnuts
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass sliced

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

You can cook the onion and mushrooms separately if needed