I've always stayed away from making any kind of Asian dish. Only b/c half the time it requires strange ingredients that a.) I didn't really feel the need to invest in or b.) it was much too complicated. Until Wednesday!
I had pulled out the usual two chicken breasts in the morning to thaw and by 4pm was determined to find something new to make from them and stumbled upon the "Peanut Chicken Dish" off Food Network. Really? That's all I'm gonna get from the title? Not even a picture! With apprehension, I decided to go with it. I ran to the store to pick up a few minor things (e.g. coconut milk) and we were on our way to a new dish.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoons ginger, peeled and grated
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoons chili powder
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, preferably unsweetened
Chili sauce to taste
4 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Salt and pepper
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced (opted out on this)
Cilantro leaves to garnish
Basmati Rice / White Rice
Directions
In a large non-stick skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add ginger and garlic and cook until aroma is released. Stir in chicken pieces and cook until golden brown. Stir in chili powder, peanut butter, and chili sauce. Stir in scallions and coconut milk and simmer until thickened about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over rice and garnish with cucumber and cilantro. Serve with Basmati rice or white rice following directions on the box.
I added a lot of kick, but it was good! Almost had a Pad Thai taste to it and it was easy. Definitely need the rice to soak up the sauce. Don't forget! Sorry no pic:-(
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