Peanut Chicken Fried Rice: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

Peanut Chicken Fried Rice is a tasty and gratifying dinner that blends delicate ground chicken, fresh veggies, and a rich peanut sauce for an appealing combination of tastes. This meal gives a distinct touch to conventional fried rice by adding the creamy nuttiness of peanut butter, along with a mix of crisp vegetables including cabbage, carrots, and snow peas. Whether you’re searching for a fast weekday supper or a meal prep alternative, this Peanut Chicken Fried Rice is guaranteed to wow your taste buds with its savory, somewhat sweet, and nutty deliciousness.

Ingredients:

For the Fried Rice:

• 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 cups diced or shredded cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 cups snow peas or sugar snap peas, roughly chopped

• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 4 1/2 cups cooked white or brown rice

For the Peanut Sauce:

• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1-2 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed)

For Garnish:

• Sriracha (optional)
• Chopped peanuts
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

How to Do It:

Get the peanut sauce ready:

1. Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl with a whisk.
2. If you need to, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin the sauce to the consistency you want. Put away.
   Get the chicken ready:
3. In a big pan or wok, heat olive or avocado oil over medium-low heat.
4. Break up the ground chicken with a spoon as you add it. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until it is browned and fully cooked.

Adding scents:

1. Add the ginger paste, garlic powder, diced onion, and kosher salt.
2. For another two to three minutes, until the onions soften and the mixture starts to smell good.
3. Put the lid on and cook for three to four minutes, until the veggies are soft but still have some crunch.
4. Add the rice: Put the cooked rice in the pan with the chicken and veggies and stir it in well.
5. Pour the peanut sauce over the other ingredients and mix well to cover everything with the sauce.

To serve and decorate

1. Take it off the heat as soon as everything is hot and serve right away.
2. For extra flavour and texture, top with chopped peanuts, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of sriracha if you want.
3. With its creamy peanut sauce and fresh, crunchy vegetables, Peanut Chicken Fried Rice is a flavourful and flexible dish that takes fried rice to a whole new level. It’s a great meal when you need something healthy, filling, and full of different tastes and textures. Tasteful ground chicken, soft rice, and a touch of sweetness from the peanut sauce make this dish a hit, whether it’s for a family dinner or making meals ahead of time for the week.