Peanut-Sesame Chicken
Recipe from Family Circle

Follow the step-by-step directions and the stir-fry and the rice will be done at exactly the right time. Chop all the vegetables--bok choy, carrots, and scallions--before you start on the rice.


Peanut-Sesame Chicken


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Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Chicken:On Sale
  • 1  package  (about 1-1/4 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  bottled Asian sesame dressing and marinadeOn Sale
  •     Rice:On Sale
  • 4  cups  waterOn Sale
  • 2  cups  uncooked white riceOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  •     Stir-Fry:On Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  bottled stir-fry oil OR: vegetable oilOn Sale
  • 1    head bok choy, cleaned, trimmed and sliced into 3/4-inch-wide piecesOn Sale
  • 3  small  carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, then sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick half-moonsOn Sale
  • 3    scallions, cut into 3/4-inch lengthsOn Sale
  • 1  can  (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drainedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  bottled Asian sesame dressing and marinadeOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  low-fat creamy peanut butterOn Sale
  •     Garnish:On Sale
  • 1/3  cup  unsalted roasted peanuts, choppedOn Sale
  • 2    scallions, thinly slicedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Chicken: Before beginning to cook, marinate chicken in 1/4 cup Asian marinade in plastic food-storage bag in refrigerator for as long as possible, depending on your schedule (as long as overnight).
2.
Rice: Once chicken has marinated, in saucepan, heat the water to boiling. Add rice and salt. Cover; simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Fluff rice with fork; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
3.
Stir-Fry: After rice has cooked 5 minutes, in large skillet, heat stir-fry oil over high heat. Add chicken and any marinade from bag to the skillet; stir-fry 3 minutes or until outsides are lightly colored. Add bok choy, carrots and scallions; cook until carrots are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in water chestnuts; heat through.
4.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk Asian marinade and peanut butter. Once vegetables are cooked, reduce heat to medium. Stir in peanut butter mixture; cook, stirring, 1 minute or until chicken and vegetables are coated. Remove skillet from heat.
5.
Stir peanuts and scallions into rice. Transfer to serving platter; top with chicken mixture. Serve warm. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 754, Total Fat 34 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 759 mg, Carbohydrate 73 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 40 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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