SIMPLE CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Simple Chicken Stir-Fry image

With three kids at home and a full-time job, I always needed dinners that were extra quick and easy. This peanutty stir-fry is still a favorite after 15 years. -Cheryl Murphy, Delta, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil. Add pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Add salsa, peanut butter and soy sauce; stir until peanut butter is blended. Stir in chicken; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.