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Spicy Peanut Chicken is a quick and flavorful stir-fry made with tender chicken thighs, garlic, ginger, and red bell peppers.

A bold sauce featuring soy, vinegar, cayenne, and crunchy PLANTERS® Dry Roasted Peanuts adds heat and texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a vibrant lunch or dinner option that brings excitement to any weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

4 servings
 
cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
cup PLANTERS® Dry Roasted Peanuts
2 medium green onions, chopped
Additional PLANTERS® Dry Roasted Peanuts and hot cooked rice, for serving, if desired

Directions

  1. In small bowl, mix broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and red pepper; set aside.

  2. Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add chicken, garlic and gingerroot; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add bell pepper; stir-fry 1 minute.

  3. Add broth mixture to wok. Cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Stir in peanuts. Sprinkle with onions.

  4. Serve with additional peanuts and hot cooked rice, if desired.