I would like to try a stir fry recipe for 'Chinese Chicken Rice.' The recipe calls for cooking the chicken strips in 2 Tbsp of sunflower oil. Can I use peanut oil instead, since that is what I have on hand? If so, how will the peanut oil affect the cooking process and flavor?

yes, use any oil that you like

It should not adversely effect it. Cook as usual!

It will work just the same

nothing at all. it just need an oil for the rice not to stick on the pan

Yes you can use peanut oil as both have about the same smoking point so you won't have to change anything in the recipe. The taste will be the same as both have a neutral flavor that is perfect for frying foods.

peanut oil will be fine. Many Chinese cookbooks call for peanut oil. You probably won't be able to taste the difference. Make sure that no one has a peanut allergy.

You can try a combination of any oils you like. My particular favorites are sesame oil, peanut oil, chili oil. If you want to adjust the intensity of the flavor, you can add corn oil.

Sunflower oil, corn oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, canola oil, all are healthier then the vegetable oil out there. It may slightly differ the taste, but, that might just be for the better. Bon Apatite!

Peanut oil is traditionally used in many Chinese recipes. You can even cook this dish by melting a glop of peanut butter in the pan. When I do this, I use the kind of peanut butter that contains no added ingredients--just peanuts. Believe me, it's damn fine.

No problem although you might want to cook over a slightly lower heat (peanut oil "smokes" at a lower heat and could ad a smoky flavor)

Use any cooking oil accept for olive oil. I think olive oil will smoke when the temperature gets too hot. That's why we pour olive oil in cold food.