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Fast food can't compete with homemade Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry. In just thirty minutes, this dish whips up savory chicken and crispy broccoli in a sweet, tangy, and creamy peanut sauce that will have you licking the plate clean. With tender rice noodles and bright carrots, Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry has an exciting range of flavors that anyone can make and everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces thick rice noodles
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 4 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
- sesame seeds, optional, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
Step 2 -In a small bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper flakes. Set the mixture aside.
Step 3 -In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat.
Step 4 -Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and stir-fry until the chicken is no longer pink and is cooked through at 165 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 5 -Transfer the chicken from the skillet.
Step 6 -Add the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil with the broccoli, and carrot, and stir-fry until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, about 4-6 minutes.
Step 7 -Add the sauce mixture and bring it to a boil.
Step 8 -Cook and stir until the sauce is thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 9 -Return the chicken to the pan and heat through.
Step 10 -Drain the noodles and toss them with the chicken mixture in the pan.
Step 11 -Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve!
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