This vibrant and flavorful dish combines the best of both worlds: sweet chili shrimp and peanut chicken, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup. The sweet chili sauce adds a delightful sweetness and mild heat to the shrimp, while the creamy peanut sauce brings richness and depth to the chicken. With a colorful array of vegetables, this meal is not only delicious but also visually appealing and nutritious. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe ensures you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Chili Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
For the Peanut Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Chili Shrimp:
- In a bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, and minced garlic.
- Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
- Prepare the Peanut Chicken:
- In another bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, minced ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, and sugar snap peas.
- Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Cook the Chicken and Shrimp:
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the chicken with its marinade to the other side.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, or until it is cooked through and slightly browned.
- Move the chicken to one side and add the shrimp with its marinade to the empty side of the pan.
- Cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes, or until pink and cooked through.
- Combine and Serve:
- Mix the shrimp, chicken, and vegetables together in the pan until well combined.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Enjoy your flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal!
