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Peanut Chicken Fried Rice: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

A delicious Peanut Chicken Fried Rice recipe thatcombines ground chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy peanut sauce for asatisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice:

  • 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 3/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 cups diced or shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups snow peas or sugar snap peas roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 4 1/2 cups cooked white or brown rice

For the Peanut Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons water to thin, as needed

For Garnish:

  • Sriracha optional
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare the peanut sauce:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of water, as needed, to thin the sauce to your desired consistency. Set aside.

Cook the chicken:

  • Heat olive or avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Add aromatics:

  • Stir in the diced onion, chopped garlic, ginger paste, kosher salt, and garlic powder.
  • Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the onions soften and the mixture becomes fragrant.

Add vegetables:

  • Add the cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped snow peas to the skillet.
  • Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Incorporate the rice:

  • Add the cooked rice to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the chicken and vegetables.
  • Pour the peanut sauce over the mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all the ingredients with the sauce.

Serve and garnish:

  • Once everything is heated through, remove from heat and serve immediately.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of sriracha (if desired), chopped peanuts, and fresh cilantro for added flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal
Keyword Peanut chicken fried rice
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