Thai Peanut Chicken

This Thai peanut chicken dish with broccoli is cooked in a spicy sauce. If you like it mild, use less cayenne; if you like it spicy, use more. If you're salt conscious, use low-sodium soy sauce.

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
2 ½ cups broccoli florets
¾ cup chopped green onions
⅓ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Directions

Combine water and rice in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Cook and stir chicken, garlic, and ginger in hot oil until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add broccoli, green onions, peanuts, and soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Serve chicken-broccoli mixture over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360	Calories
11g	Fat
43g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 34mg	11%
Sodium 410mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g	42%
Vitamin C 29mg	32%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 418mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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