Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, peanuts, and bell peppers in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the hot oil and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add diced bell peppers and peanuts. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Mix brown sugar and Sichuan peppercorns with water to make a sauce and pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir well to coat, and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Serve over steamed rice or alongside fried rice. Can be made vegetarian with tofu or other vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg