Peanut Thai Chicken Dish
gluten free, dairy free, soy free
Is peanut butter a "superfood" yet?? It's always been a superfood in my heart so we'll just go with yes!
This dish can cure a Thai food craving quick....like 35 minutes quick ;) Full of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and vegetables, this balanced and filling meal will provide great nutrients for your body and even greater flavors for your taste buds.
I doubled the recipe for a big dinner with family and friends and it turned out wonderfully!
Tiff Tips
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Soy sauce can be substituted for coco aminos
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Rice vinegar can be substituted for Apple Cider Vinegar
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This recipe can easily be made for one person by dividing ingredients by 4 ( for reference, there are 3 tsp in 1 Tbsp and 16 Tbsp in 1 cup )
Peanut Thai Chicken Dish
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 35 min
Serves 2-4
Ingredients:
Instructions:
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2 large chicken breasts
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4 servings rice noodles (4 oz) (about half a standard box)
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4 large carrots
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2 cups green beans
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2 (8 oz) cans water chestnuts
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2 tsp garlic or garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp salt
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2-4 tsp sesame seed oil (or any type of cooking oil)
Sauce:
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1/4 cup peanut butter
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3 Tbsp coco aminos
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2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
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3 Tbsp water
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1 Tbsp + 1 tsp honey
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
Optional topping:
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Peanuts
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Cut chicken into cubes and cook in 2-4 tsp sesame oil with half of the seasonings
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Cut carrots, green beans, and water chestnuts to desired size and steam in a pan with other half of seasonings
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While chicken and vegetables are cooking, combine sauce ingredients in small bowl
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Boil large pot of water, remove from heat, and add rice noodles. Let them sit in the water for 8-10 minutes
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Drain noodles and return them to the pot
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Combine chicken, vegetables, and sauce in large pot with noodles
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Serve with whole or crushed peanuts on top and enjoy!
