Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-fry

Description:
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a rich peanut butter sauce. Perfect for those who want to gain weight with a delicious, high-protein, calorie-dense meal.

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🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2

🔥 Calories per serving: ~580 kcal

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken Stir-fry:

• 250g (9 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Peanut Butter Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
• 2 tablespoons warm water (to thin the sauce)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha (optional, for a spicy kick)

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🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Peanut Butter Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, warm water, and chili flakes (if using).
2. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

2. Cook the Chicken:

1. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. Stir-fry the Vegetables:

1. In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.
2. Add garlic (and ginger if using), stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini.
4. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

4. Combine:

1. Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
2. Pour in the peanut butter sauce.
3. Toss everything together and cook for 1–2 more minutes until everything is heated through and well coated.

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🍽️ Serve

• Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or quinoa for a complete and filling meal.
• Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro if desired.

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💡 Tips:

• For more calories, add a drizzle of sesame oil or serve with jasmine rice.
• You can add other vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms.
• Double the sauce if you like it extra creamy and rich.