Denise’s Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry
Denise’s Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry pairs tender chicken and crisp red bell pepper with a rich, slightly sweet peanut sauce accented by fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of heat. Bright pops of cilantro and green onion keep each bite fresh and aromatic. It’s a great weeknight dinner that satisfies a craving for nutty, saucy comfort without feeling heavy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Denise’s Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until the juices run clear. Add the bell pepper and keep cooking until the pepper is tender.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the broth, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper until well combined; pour the mixture into the wok.
- 3
Add the green onions and cilantro, saving some of each for garnish.
- 4
Cook and stir until the mixture slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the peanuts and garnish with the reserved green onions and cilantro to serve.
- Calories 502.56 kcal High 25%
- Protein 33.87 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 27.5 g 10%
- Total Fat 31.74 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 4.15 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.57 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 355.01 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.27 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 5.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 75.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.79 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 521.3 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 55.95 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 38.83 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Denise's Peanut Chicken Stir Fry is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 502.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Denise’s Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Denise’s Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 502.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Denise’s Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Denise’s Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry healthy?
- Denise’s Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 502.56 calories and 33.87 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 355.01 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.15 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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