Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred) (15 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (1g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (a pinch) (0.5g)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (15 ml) (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 6g)
  • 1 red chilli, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp chilli flakes) (variable)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced (approx 150g)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (approx. 85g)
  • 1/2 cup snow peas (approx. 45g)
  • 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) (45g)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred) (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan) (15 ml)
  • 1-2 tablespoons water (to thin sauce) (15-30 ml)
  • Chopped peanuts (optional)
  • Sesame seeds (optional)
  • Chopped cilantro (coriander) (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, and white pepper. Mix well and set aside for at least 10 minutes (or up to 30 minutes in the fridge).
  2. While the chicken marinates, chop the bell pepper, broccoli, and snow peas. Mince the garlic and chilli.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C), about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  5. Add garlic and chilli to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and snow peas. Stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and toss to coat evenly. Cook for another minute, until the sauce is heated through. Serve immediately over rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and cilantro (if desired).