Thai Peach Chicken Stir Fry (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken and sweet peaches tossed in a tangy Thai sauce with crisp vegetables. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Fruits
02 - 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and sliced (or 1 can peach slices, drained)
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 small onion, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 small piece (about 3/4 inch) fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons fish sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
12 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
13 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
→ Garnish
14 - Fresh cilantro leaves
15 - Chopped roasted peanuts
16 - Steamed jasmine rice, for serving
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, lime juice, and chicken broth until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Sauté the chicken pieces for 4 to 5 minutes until golden on the outside and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Stir-fry the onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and ginger for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and just tender.
04 - Add the sliced peaches to the pan and stir-fry gently for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through, being careful not to break them apart.
05 - Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
06 - Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
07 - Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and chopped roasted peanuts.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sauce walks this incredible line between tangy, sweet, and savory that makes you want to eat it straight from the pan with a spoon.
- It looks like something from a restaurant menu but comes together faster than delivery would arrive at your door.
02 -
- If your peaches are very ripe, add them at the last possible second or they will disintegrate into the sauce before you can serve.
- Do not skip the cornstarch slurry step or you will end up with a delicious but soupy mess that runs right off the rice.
03 -
- Dry your chicken pieces thoroughly with paper towels before they hit the pan because moisture is the enemy of a good sear and the difference between golden and steamed.
- Toast the peanuts in a dry pan for two minutes before chopping them and your garnish will go from pleasant crunch to genuinely addictive.