PEANUT CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry image

Peanut butter is one of my husband's favorite foods. I love that I can use it to make a delicious meal. -Diane Kelly, Puyallup, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Hot cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, peanut butter, soy sauce and brown sugar until smooth; set aside. In a skillet or wok, stir-fry garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Add the chicken; stir-fry for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Add the broccoli; stir-fry for 5 minutes., Stir in the peanut butter mixture; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is smooth and broccoli is crisp-tender. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.