Spicy Chicken Peanut Stir-Fry

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 4 skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 2 drops hot pepper sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 6 large green onion, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 slices 1/4" thick fresh ginger, cut into slivers
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In medium bowl, combine chicken, 1 T soy sauce, sesame oil and 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch; toss to evenly coat. Let stand.

In 1 cup measure or small bowl, combine remaining 1 T soy sauce and 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch, broth and hot pepper sauce.

In large skillet or wok, heat 1 T olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and marinade; cook, stirring constantly, until chicken is still slightly pink in center, about 3 minutes. Remove and keep warm.

To same skillet, add remaining 1 T olive oil. Add celery, green onions, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly until green onions begin to wilt, about 3 minutes.

Return chicken to skillet; add peanuts and pepper. Stir broth-cornstarch mixture; add to skillet; bring to boil/ cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.