Fiery Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry with Bok Choy
Experience the bold flavors of China with this Fiery Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry with Bok Choy. A perfect balance of heat, savory, and crunch, this dish is quick to prepare and full of vibrant flavors. Customize the spice level to suit your preference and enjoy a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Nonstick wok or skillet
- spatula
- measuring spoons,
- knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 200 –300g Boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 Egg white lightly beaten
- 1-2 tbsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese rice wine or pale dry sherry
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 tsp to 1 tbsp Hot chili sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 3 –4 tbsp Unsalted chicken stock or water
- 1 –2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 125 g Bok choy trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
- 4 large Cloves garlic crushed
- 1 –4 Dried chiles seeded and chopped, or dried red pepper flakes, to taste
- 3 –4 tbsp Roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Start by preparing rice if desired, and place all ingredients within easy reach of the stove.
- In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle the chicken pieces with cornstarch, ensuring they are lightly and evenly coated.
- Then, thoroughly coat the pieces with the lightly beaten egg white.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, Chinese rice wine (or sherry), rice vinegar, hot chili sauce, sugar, and chicken stock (or water) to create the sauce.
- Set aside.
- Heat a nonstick wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add half of the vegetable oil and rotate the wok to coat the sides.
- Stir-fry the bok choy for about 1 minute, or until it begins to wilt.
- Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Reheat the wok over high heat and add the remaining oil.
- Stir-fry the crushed garlic and dried chiles for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, or until the chicken begins to brown.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir constantly to mix the ingredients well.
- Return the bok choy to the wok, stirring and tossing to heat through and blend the flavors.
- Transfer the stir-fried chicken and bok choy to a serving platter and sprinkle with roasted peanuts.
- Serve hot with rice.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light, crisp Riesling or a chilled Chenin Blanc.
Pair with a light, crisp Riesling or a chilled Chenin Blanc.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 1.2 g | Sugar: 3 g
