Description
Sizzling aromas of chicken stir-fry with brown rice invite culinary adventurers into a world of Asian-inspired flavors. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken dance together, promising a nutritious and delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 12 to 15 small red radishes, quartered
- 1 cup radish greens, coarsely chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 5 large cloves garlic, grated
- 1 knob ginger, grated (about 1 tablespoon)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Zest and juice from 1 small lime
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, hot sauce, sesame oil, ginger, most of the garlic, and warm water into a smooth, pliable sauce. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.
- Lay chicken pieces on a baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap. Generously season both sides with salt and red pepper flakes.
- Ignite a large skillet to high heat. Pour half the oil and sear chicken in batches, maintaining a single layer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring periodically until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove first batch before repeating with remaining chicken.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce remaining garlic, radishes, radish greens, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with salt and sauté until radish greens become delicate and slightly wilted.
- Pour prepared peanut sauce into the skillet, allowing it to simmer for one minute. Reintroduce cooked chicken and peas, gently integrating all components.
- Turn off heat and let the mixture rest briefly, allowing flavors to meld and harmonize.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh lime zest and squeezing lime juice over the stir-fry just before serving.
Notes
- Customize sauce thickness by gradually adding warm water to achieve desired consistency, creating a personalized flavor profile.
- Use alternative protein options like tofu or tempeh for vegetarian adaptation while maintaining the recipe’s core flavor balance.
- Choose organic, low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt intake without compromising the dish’s rich umami taste.
- Quickly sear chicken at high heat to lock in moisture and create delicious golden-brown exterior, preventing dry meat texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg