Denise'S Peanut Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon wok oil or peanut oil
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped dry roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Place chicken in the wok, and cook until juices run clear. Mix in red bell pepper, and continue cooking until tender.
  2. In a bowl, mix the broth, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, cayenne pepper, ginger, and cornstarch. Pour into the wok. Toss green onions and cilantro into wok (reserving some of each for garnish). Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Mix in peanuts, and garnish with reserved green onions and cilantro to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

642 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.7g 33% DV
Total Fat 36.6g 47% DV
Carbs 76.1g 28% DV
Fiber 15.4g 55% DV
Sugar 7.3g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2286mg 99% DV
Potassium 2074.8mg 44% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 645.3mcg 72% DV
Vitamin C 214.3mg 100% DV
Calcium 457.5mg 35% DV
Iron 14.2mg 79% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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