Denise's Peanut Chicken
Description
This Chinese peanut chicken recipe features boneless breast chunks, red bell peppers, cilantro, and green onion in a quick and easy stir-fry sauce.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon wok oil or peanut oil
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
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1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 teaspoons soy sauce
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1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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1 bunch green onions, chopped
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1 bunch cilantro, chopped
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2 cups chopped dry roasted peanuts
Directions
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Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until juices run clear. Mix in bell pepper and continue cooking until pepper is tender.
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Mix together broth, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until well combined; pour into the wok. Toss in green onions and cilantro, reserving some of each for garnish. Continue to cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in peanuts and garnish with reserved green onions and cilantro to serve.