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Thai Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry

Thai Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry

Quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor. Tender chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet peanut sauce, all ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup carrots thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for garnish
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2-4 tablespoons water (to thin)

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Skillet or Wok

Method
 

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  2. Make the Peanut Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
    1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2-4 tablespoons water
  3. Stir-Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Add onion and garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 5-7 minutes.
    1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 red bell pepper, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1/2 cup carrots
  5. Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the peanut sauce over everything and toss to coat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 red bell pepper, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  6. Serve: Serve Thai Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped peanuts and green onions. Enjoy!
    1/4 cup chopped peanuts, 2 green onions