Chicken Peanut Stew Recipe
Craving something cozy and healthy? Try Chicken Peanut Stew, packed with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a delicious peanut twist. Totally satisfying!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 192kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced in bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 large orange pepper sliced thin and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. ginger root minced
- 3 plum tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 lb. fresh baby spinach leaves rinsed and chopped
- 2 tbsp. Grapeseed Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1/4 tsp. Chili Powder
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons Reduced-Fat Powdered Peanut Butter you can substitute regular PB, but adjust nutrition information
- 2 c. fat free chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the grapeseed oil with the sesame oil, a pinch of salt, lots of black pepper, chili powder, minced ginger, brown sugar, and garlic.
- Mix it with the chicken and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the chicken mixture. Let it cook undisturbed for two minutes, then turn the mixture over and cook for another two minutes to let it brown. Stir, then cook for another five minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add the powdered peanut butter, broth, and tomatoes. Bring it to a boil, reduce it to a simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes uncovered.
- Taste and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, chili powder, brown sugar) as needed.
- Stir in the spinach, and turn off the heat as soon as it wilts.
- Serve over rice.
Notes
Store Chicken Peanut Stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight if frozen, then warm it on the stove over medium heat until hot, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, you can reheat individual portions in the microwave, covered, for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4524IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
