Chicken Stir Fry with Ginger Peanut Sauce

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Chicken Stir Fry with Ginger Peanut Sauce—a perfect balance of savory, nutty, and slightly sweet flavors. Tender strips of soy-marinated chicken are stir-fried alongside vibrant vegetables like broccoli, red bell peppers, and crisp snow peas, creating a nutritious meal that's bursting with color and crunch. The star of the dish is the creamy ginger peanut sauce, a rich medley of peanut butter, fresh ginger, hoisin sauce, and a hint of brown sugar, which beautifully coats every bite. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this Asian-inspired stir fry is ideal for busy evenings and pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles. Don’t forget the optional sprinkle of crushed peanuts for a delightful finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for cooking)
• 1 whole Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 large Carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Snow peas
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 quarter cup Peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and the cornstarch to the chicken, tossing to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, water, and grated ginger to form the ginger peanut sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the chicken to the pan and stir fry for 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 6

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan, followed by the minced garlic. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the red bell pepper, broccoli, carrot slices, and snow peas to the pan. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Step 8

Return the chicken to the pan and pour the ginger peanut sauce over the mixture. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.

Step 9

Serve the chicken stir fry hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with crushed peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2235.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3950.4

Total Fat 187.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 386.0mg	0%
Sodium 3522.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 341.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.1g	0%
Total Sugars 54.1g
Protein 241.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 509.3mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 4119.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 34.0%