Creamy Peanut Chicken

With Charred Snow Peas

This dish has the same rich, creamy, and gingery notes of cold noodles with peanut sauce, but applied to a stir-fry of chicken and snow peas. It's a protein-packed meal that's lighter and perfect for a family dinner.

1. Prepare the Peanut SauceIn a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, the brown sugar, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, and enough water to reach a sauce-like consistency (about ¼ to ½ cup).

2. Season the ChickenIn a separate medium bowl, toss the chicken with the salt.

3. Cook the ChickenHeat a large skillet over high heat, then add 2 tablespoons of the neutral oil. Let the oil heat until it thins out, then carefully add the chicken. Cook, stirring almost constantly, until the chicken is no longer pink and just cooked through (3–5 minutes). Transfer to a clean bowl.

4. Cook the VegetablesAdd the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the skillet, then stir in the scallion whites. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the snow peas. Cook until charred, stirring occasionally (about 3 minutes).

5. Combine and FinishTurn off the heat and stir in the remaining ½ tablespoon vinegar. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the peanut butter mixture. Toss to coat everything with the sauce. Taste and add more salt if needed.

6. ServeServe immediately with rice, topped with basil and scallion greens, with extra vinegar on the side for drizzling.

natural peanut butter1/2 cup

- Nut Butter

toasted sesame oil1 tbsp

- Oil & Vinegar

rice vinegar1/2 tbsp

- Oil & Vinegar

light or dark brown sugar2 tsp

- Baking

fresh ginger2 tsp

- Produce

Garlic cloves2 count

- Produce

soy sauce2 tsp

- Condiments

fish sauce1 tsp

- Condiments

chicken thighs or breasts1 lb

- Meat

Kosher salt3/4 tsp

- Spices

neutral oil3 tbsp

- Oil & Vinegar

scallions1 bunch

- Produce

snow peas5 cup

- Produce

white rice1 serving

- Pasta & Grains

Fresh Basil1/2 cup

- Produce

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Creamy Peanut Chicken

With Charred Snow Peas