Spicy Chicken Fried Rice with Peanuts

Ingredients:
  • 1/4 C less-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 C rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. dark sesame oil
  • 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 2 Tbs. canola oil
  • 2 C diced red pepper (about 2)
  • 1 C diced onion
  • 1/4 C thinly sliced green onions, divided
  • 2 Tbs. minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 C cold cooked brown rice
  • 2 C diced cooked chicken (about 1 pound)
  • 1 (8oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1/3 C chopped, dry-roasted peanuts
Instructions:

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.

Heat canola oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, diced onion and 2 tablespoons green onions to pan; stir fry 3 minutes or until tender. Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add rice, chicken and water chestnuts; stir-fry for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring gently. Add soy sauce mixture; cook 2 minutes, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons green onions and peanuts. (Makes 5 servings. Serving size: about 1-3/4 cups rice mixture, about 1-1/4 teaspoons green onions, and 1 tablespoon peanuts.)

Date Added:May 16, 2010
Classification:Poultry Main Dishes
Source:Foodnetwork.com
Meal:Dinner
Course:Main Course
Preparation:

Stovetop

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