Peanut Chicken With Jasmine Rice |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a dish you will probably need to play around with as everyone has different tastes for peanut chicken, I suggest you start with the ingredient amounts stated in this recipe and mabey adjust slightly to taste, you will know after you make this dish a few times how you prefer it. You also might want to add in a tablespoon or two of fresh cilantro. Adjust the cayenne to desired heat level that you like. I would suggest to prepare the peanut sauce before you start cooking the chicken thighs. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon peanut oil (or use chili oil) |
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces, or use chicken breast) |
1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped, do not use green bell pepper) |
1/3 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts |
2 green onions, chopped (more for garnish) |
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional or to taste) |
cooked jasmine rice (use any amout desired) |
1 1/2 cups chicken broth |
2 teaspoons soy sauce (can use a bit more) |
3 teaspoons sugar |
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste) |
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste) |
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger (can use more) |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
3 -4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter |
salt (to taste) |
Directions:
1. Heat peanut oil in a wok over medium heat.
2. Add in the chicken thighs; cook tossing with a wooden spoon until thoroughly cooked through.
3. Add in red bell pepper and continue to cook until crisp-tender (about 2 minutes).
4. For peanut sauce; in a bowl mix together chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, cayenne pepper, ginger and cornstarch until smoooth, then mix in the peanut butter until well combined.
5. Season sauce with salt to taste then add to the wok along with the chopped green onions and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes stirring with a spoon over medium heat until slightly thickened.
6. Add/mix in peanuts.
7. Serve with cooked jasmine rice and garnish with chopped green onions (and fresh cilantro if using).
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