Peanut Sauce Chicken Thighs
Cilantro Basmati Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp red curry paste
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (or use white vinegar)
- 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Bring coconut milk, peanut butter, sugar, curry paste, vinegar, and soy sauce to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5 minutes. Add water, if needed, 1 Tbsp at a time, to reach desired consistency. The sauce should be pourable but still thick.
- Meanwhile, cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Turn and cook 5 minutes.
- Add peanut sauce to skillet, and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (8.5-oz) pouch microwavable basmati rice (such as Uncle Ben’s)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
Side Dish Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package directions. Transfer to a bowl; stir in onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
483
|
120
|
603
|
| Fat (g) | 29 | 2 | 31 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Protein (g) | 33 | 3 | 36 |
| Carb (g) | 18 | 24 | 42 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 624 | 106 | 730 |
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