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Cabbage & Peanut Butter Chicken Stir-fry

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce served over brown rice.

Ingredients

Grains

  • 1 cup long grain brown rice (uncooked)

Protein

  • 1 lb boneless (skinless chicken breasts)

Vegetables

  • 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
  • 4 cups Napa cabbage (shredded)
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 2 cups baby carrots (cut in quarters)

Sauces & Oils

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Tamari sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp peanut butter (creamy)
  • ½ cup water (warm)

Garnish

  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cook brown rice in water until tender, then set aside.
  • Cut chicken into ½ inch pieces. Stir-fry in 1 tbsp oil until cooked through, then set aside.
  • Whisk together Tamari, mustard, sesame oil, peanut butter, and warm water to make sauce.
  • Stir-fry garlic and vegetables until tender-crisp, then add sauce and cook 2 minutes. Return chicken to pan and heat through.
  • Serve stir-fry over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken, Stir-Fry, Vegetables