For-1: Chicken With Hot Peanut Sauce

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A quick, savory peanut sauce tossed with tender chicken bites and aromatic ginger.
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This single-serving dish delivers bold, comforting flavors in under thirty minutes. The sauce combines creamy peanut butter with salty soy, tangy wine vinegar, and a kick of heat from chili flakes. It coats tender cubes of chicken breast that have been quickly stir-fried with fresh garlic and ginger. The result is a glossy, rich coating that clings to every bite, offering a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy notes. It’s an excellent choice for a busy weeknight dinner or a light lunch that feels indulgent yet simple. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal that satisfies cravings without requiring a trip to the restaurant.

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For-1: Chicken With Hot Peanut Sauce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 23.8

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This single-serving dish delivers bold, comforting flavors in under thirty minutes. The sauce combines creamy peanut butter with salty soy, tangy wine vinegar, and a kick of heat from chili flakes. It coats tender cubes of chicken breast that have been quickly stir-fried with fresh garlic and ginger. The result is a glossy, rich coating that clings to every bite, offering a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy notes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for a busy weeknight dinner or a light lunch that feels indulgent yet simple. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal that satisfies cravings without requiring a trip to the restaurant.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the water, peanut butter, soy sauce, wine vinegar, and hot pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cut the chicken breast into 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken cubes, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is no longer pink inside.
  5. Pour the peanut sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken.
  6. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  7. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken evenly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 23.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.9g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 156.0mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 0.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 1.1g3%

* 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, peanut sauce, stir fry, quick dinner, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, spicy, one pot, easy recipe, thai style, leftovers, high protein, comfort food, weeknight meal, peanut butter, vinegar, chili flakes
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