Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Cilantro Chicken with Peanuts

I supposed if you don't like cilantro, you shouldn't make this.  I do like it, so no issues from me. This was good an simple. The hardest part was finding peanuts since Kroger's were 4 months out of date.  (Circle K had some).

Cilantro Chicken with Peanuts
Photo by ALB

Cilantro, with its distinctive fragrance and flavor marries well with the spicy dried peppers in this Asian-style chicken recipe.

Adapted from BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
PREP: 10 MINS
COOK: 7 MINS

Ingredients
Cooking Spray
1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ounce honey-roasted peanuts (1/4 cup)
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tablespoon Sambal Oelek
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low-sodium
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups hot cooked rice
Didn't add 4 cups finely shredded napa cabbage

Directions
Heat 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat covered in cooking spray. Add chicken. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add peanuts and crushed pepper. Cook and stir 3 minutes more or until chicken is just cooked through. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro. Spoon over cabbage or rice. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

5 Smart Points (my additions/subtractions at 4 servings)

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