Chicken Chunks With Peanuts In Spicy Sauce (K

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A fiery, savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken and crunchy roasted peanuts.
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This vibrant dish combines tender cubes of chicken with crunchy roasted peanuts in a bold, spicy sauce. The heat comes from chili paste and garlic, balanced by the nutty richness of peanut oil and the slight sweetness of sugar. It&# 226;€™s a perfect weeknight meal that brings the authentic flavors of a Chinese takeout kitchen to your home. Serve it hot over steamed jasmine rice for a complete, satisfying dinner that is both comforting and exciting. The contrast between the soft chicken and crisp peanuts makes every bite interesting, while the glossy sauce ties all the elements together beautifully.

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 7540.2

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This vibrant dish combines tender cubes of chicken with crunchy roasted peanuts in a bold, spicy sauce. The heat comes from chili paste and garlic, balanced by the nutty richness of peanut oil and the slight sweetness of sugar. It&# 226;€™s a perfect weeknight meal that brings the authentic flavors of a Chinese takeout kitchen to your home. Serve it hot over steamed jasmine rice for a complete, satisfying dinner that is both comforting and exciting. The contrast between the soft chicken and crisp peanuts makes every bite interesting, while the glossy sauce ties all the elements together beautifully.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim ends off green onions and cut light green and white parts into 1-inch sections.
  2. Peel skin off chicken breasts and remove meat from bones, slicing into 1-inch strips then crosswise into chunks.
  3. Mix chicken stock, sesame oil, Chinese red vinegar, dark soy sauce, chili paste with garlic, dry sherry, sugar, and cornstarch paste in a bowl.
  4. Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Add chicken chunks and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken from wok and set aside.
  7. Reduce heat to medium, add minced ginger and garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
  9. Return chicken to the wok along with green onions and raw peanuts.
  10. Toss everything together until evenly coated in sauce and heated through.
  11. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 7540.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 789.6g1215%
Saturated Fat 139.8g699%
Cholesterol 255.0mg85%
Sodium 243.6mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 19.2g7%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g41%
Sugars 5.6g
Protein 124.0g248%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, peanuts, spicy, stir-fry, chinese, garlic, ginger, soy-sauce, dinner, quick-meal, takeout, peanut-oil, chili-paste, rice, asian-cuisine, tender, crunchy, homemade, saucy
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