CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH VEGETABLES AND PEANUTS

Chicken Stir-Fry With Vegetables and Peanuts image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
8 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3/4 lb green beans, cut into about 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
3 cups snow peas (or to taste)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
5 green onions, chopped
1 cup dry roasted salted peanut
3 -4 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)

Steps:

In a bowl combine the chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon garlic and the red pepper flakes.
In another small bowl mix/whisk together remaining 6 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey and 2 teaspoons cornstarch; set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or a large non stick skillet over high heat, add in the chicken; stir-fry for 1 minute, then transfer to a dish.
Add in another couple tablespoons oil if needed, and add in the green beans, red pepper strips, snow peas and minced ginger; stir-fry until crisp-tender about 3 minutes (adding in the remaining 1 tablespoon garlic the last minute).
Return the chicken back to the wok or skillet.
Add in the reserved soy sauce/cornstarch mixture; stir until heated through and thickened (about 1 minute).
Season with salt and pepper (if you are using the oyster sauce the do not add in any salt) then add in the oyster sauce if using; mix to combine.
Sprinkle with chopped green onions and salted peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 2563.9, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 23.2, Protein 42.5