Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Peanuts

By rbotzl01

Cook's Notes

Freeze any extra chicken breasts for your next stir-fry; thaw in the fridge before using. For more spice, use a serrano chile -- it's hotter than a jalapeno. Both are available in red and green. For less heat, remove the ribs and seeds before slicing.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon peanut oil
• 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half (6 to 8 ounces), thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1/2 to 1 serrano or jalapeno chile, thinly sliced crosswise
• 4 ounces snow peas (about 1 1/2 cups), stem ends trimmed
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, torn (optional)

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken; cook until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes.


2. Add garlic, chile, snow peas, and 2 tablespoons water; cook until chicken is opaque throughout, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; stir in lime juice, peanuts, and if using, basil.