Stir-Fried Chicken with Peanuts and Chili Garlic Sauce

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A savory and spicy stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and a vibrant chili garlic sauce, perfect for a quick dinner. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, peanut oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced boneless chicken breast with 1 tsp cornstarch and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 finely chopped fresh red chili; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken slices and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and slightly golden on the edges.
  4. Step 4: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl, then pour the sauce into the wok; cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/3 cup roughly chopped roasted peanuts and 2 sliced scallions, sautéing for another 30 seconds.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the dish, toss to combine, and serve immediately with steamed rice.

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