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15-Minute Peanut Butter Chicken: Quick Stir-Fry

15-Minute Peanut Butter Chicken

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Chicken breast, boneless and skinless Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Used for coating the meat
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce Divided use: 1 tbsp for marinade, 2 tbsp for sauce
  • 1/2 cup Creamy peanut spread Avoid natural varieties with high oil separation for best texture
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar Adds a tangy balance
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil For roasted aroma
  • 1 tbsp Honey Maple syrup can be used as an alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger Grated
  • 1/4 cup Warm water To thin the sauce
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil For stir-frying
  • 2 whole Green onions Sliced, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Toss the 16 oz cubed meat with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce in a medium bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup creamy peanut spread, remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/4 cup warm water until smooth.
  • Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated meat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked meat in the skillet. Stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pieces evenly.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions, and serve hot.