The garnet red bits of apple, golden-tinted chicken, and vibrant green of herbs stand out against a swirl of creamy peanut sauce. Sprinkle of snowy-white sesame seeds over top for a look that's as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate.

Thai Inspired Apple Chicken Stir-fry

Name: Thai Inspired Apple Chicken Stir-fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: medium apples, 2 cored and thinly sliced; chicken breasts, 1 pound cut into thin strips; red bell pepper, 1 cut into strips; garlic, 3 cloves minced; medium onion, 1 sliced; broccoli, 1 cup chopped; peanut butter, 1/2 cup; low sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup; fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons; fish sauce, 1 tablespoon; red chili flakes, 1-2 teaspoons; fresh basil leaves, 1 cup crushed; sesame seeds, for garnish; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Thai

Technique Stir-frying

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: January 16, 2025

This unique dish features the sweet crunch of apples blended with the rich, warming flavors of Thai cuisine. The star ingredient, apples, are in season, bringing a level of freshness and crunch to counterbalance the vibrant heat from the Thai spices.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium apples - 2 - cored and thinly sliced
Chicken breasts - 1 pound - cut into thin strips
Red bell pepper - 1 - cut into strips
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Medium onion - 1 - sliced
Broccoli - 1 cup - chopped
Peanut butter - 1/2 cup
Low sodium soy sauce - 1/4 cup
Fresh lime juice - 2 tablespoons
Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
Red chili flakes - 1-2 teaspoons
Fresh basil leaves - 1 cup - crushed
Sesame seeds - - for garnish
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🐔🧂

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
Step 2 - 🍳🧅🧄

In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of oil. Stir in onions and garlic, cooking until onions are translucent.
Step 3 - 🍳🌶️🥦🍏

Add bell pepper, broccoli, and apples to the skillet, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until they are tender and the apples are just soft, yet still hold their shape.
Step 4 - 🥜🍋🌶️

In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, and red chili flakes to make the sauce.
Step 5 - 🍳🥘🥣

Return the chicken to the skillet, pour the peanut sauce over it. Stir well to fully coat the chicken and vegetables.
Step 6 - 🌿🥗😋

Garnish the dish with crushed fresh basil and sprinkle sesame seeds on top right before serving. Enjoy!

Additional

This dish is a wonderful fusion that highlights seasonal freshness with spicy Thai flavors. For a vegetarian version, you could replace the chicken with tofu. Children can help with washing the vegetables and apples, or even stirring the peanut sauce. This meal is not only nourishing but is also a delightful visual feast!