Thai Peanut Chicken

This Thai curry stir-fry with chicken and 3 cups of veggies per serving is a savory, sweet, and earthy trip across the world that you can take any day of the week! The peanut butter adds a depth of flavor that you simply can’t get any other way and perfectly blends with the coconut, cilantro, and curry powder.

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Prep Time
15 mins

Cook Time
15 mins

Serves
2

INGREDIENTS

Olive oil spray

10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped

1 cup chopped yellow onion

1 1/2 cups chopped carrots

2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

1 packed cup fresh spinach

2/3 cup frozen peas

3/4 cup chicken stock

1/4 cup light coconut milk

Juice of 1/2 lime

1 tablespoon natural peanut butter

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup cooked brown rice

1 cup cauliflower rice, steamed

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

2 teaspoons chopped peanuts

DIRECTIONS

Spray a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil spray.

Add the chicken and onion and stir-fry 5 minutes until the chicken begins to lightly brown.

Add the carrots and curry powder and stir-fry an additional 3 minutes.

Stir in spinach, peas, chicken stock, coconut milk, lime juice, peanut butter, sugar, and pepper and bring up to a simmer. Stirring occasionally, let simmer 5 minutes before serving.

Combine cauliflower rice and brown rice. Split between 2 serving dishes and top with an equal amount of the peanut chicken stir-fry. Garnish with chopped cilantro and chopped peanuts.

Mona’s Tips

You can find cauliflower rice in most produce sections and/ or in the frozen food case in easy steam bags that can be quickly microwaved according to the package directions. I mix it with brown rice for a more satisfying meal, but you can serve with only cauliflower rice for even less calories and carbs.

Want to make your own curry spice? I am allergic to coriander, so I created my own curry spice, and had some left over to use for roasted veggies!

Here was my combo!

Mona’s Curry Spice

2 teaspoons cumin

2 teaspoons oregano

1 T turmeric

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Ingredient Insider: Look for a “natural” peanut butter that has no added sugar or fillers. You will typically have to mix it well before using.

Calories per serving: 470 ∙ Fat: 10.5g ∙ Net Carbs: 43g ∙ Fiber: 10.5g ∙ Sugars: 13.5g ∙ Protein: 43.5g