Peanut-Ginger Thai Chicken with Broccoli
Peanut-Ginger Thai Chicken with Broccoli brings tender strips of chicken and crisp broccoli together in a creamy, nutty peanut-soy sauce brightened with ginger and a hint of heat. Crunchy peanuts and scallions add texture, making each bite balanced and satisfying. It’s an appealing weeknight dinner to serve over steamed rice when you’re craving bold, cozy flavors.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peanut-Ginger Thai Chicken with Broccoli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 37
- Heart Health
- 30
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water and rice in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, mix soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Cook and stir the chicken, garlic, and ginger in the hot oil until the chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the broccoli, green onions, peanuts, and the soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring often, until the broccoli is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Serve the chicken-broccoli mixture over the cooked rice.
- Calories 400.3 kcal High 20%
- Protein 17.44 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 52.24 g 19%
- Total Fat 14.05 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.73 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.96 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 418.88 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.41 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.88 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 54.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 127.9 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 15.07 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- 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 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Peanut Ginger Thai Chicken with Broccoli is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Ginger, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 400.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peanut-Ginger Thai Chicken with Broccoli made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Minced Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Peanut-Ginger Thai Chicken with Broccoli?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 400.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peanut-Ginger Thai Chicken with Broccoli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Peanut-Ginger Thai Chicken with Broccoli healthy?
- Peanut-Ginger Thai Chicken with Broccoli has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 400.3 calories and 17.44 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 418.88 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.73 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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