Creamy Peanut Chicken
With Charred Snow Peas
Ingredients
Creamy Peanut Chicken
- 125 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, preferably without added sugar)
- 250 tbsp toasted sesame oil (divided)
- 375 tbsp rice vinegar (divided, plus more for serving)
- 500 tsp light or dark brown sugar
- 500 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 500 count Garlic cloves (finely grated or minced)
- 500 tsp soy sauce
- 250 tsp fish sauce
- 250 lb chicken thighs or breasts (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 187.5 tsp Kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 750 tbsp neutral oil (such as safflower, sunflower, or grapeseed, divided)
- 250 bunch scallions (sliced, white and green parts separated)
- 1250 cup snow peas (about 12 ounces, trimmed)
- 250 serving white rice (for serving)
- 125 cup Fresh Basil (sliced, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce — In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, the brown sugar, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, and enough water to reach a sauce-like consistency (about ¼ to ½ cup).
- Season the Chicken — In a separate medium bowl, toss the chicken with the salt.
- Cook the Chicken — Heat a large skillet over high heat, then add 2 tablespoons of the neutral oil. Let the oil heat until it thins out, then carefully add the chicken. Cook, stirring almost constantly, until the chicken is no longer pink and just cooked through (3–5 minutes). Transfer to a clean bowl.
- Cook the Vegetables — Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the skillet, then stir in the scallion whites. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the snow peas. Cook until charred, stirring occasionally (about 3 minutes).
- Combine and Finish — Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining ½ tablespoon vinegar. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the peanut butter mixture. Toss to coat everything with the sauce. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Serve — Serve immediately with rice, topped with basil and scallion greens, with extra vinegar on the side for drizzling.