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Cilantro Chicken Stir Fry

A quick, flavorful stir-fry with tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and lots of fresh cilantro.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp peanut oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • hot cooked rice for serving
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tsp peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for about 2 minutes to brown the outside.
  • Add the honey-roasted peanuts, chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, and minced ginger; continue stirring and cooking 3–4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • While the chicken cooks, whisk together 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp Sriracha, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce and the sliced green onions into the skillet and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
  • Serve the stir-fry over hot cooked rice with lime wedges on the side.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Small Bowl
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon

Notes

  • Use bite-size chicken pieces for even cooking.
  • Fresh ginger gives the best flavor.
  • Adjust Sriracha to taste for spice level.
  • Peanuts add crunch—swap for plain peanuts if preferred.