Peanut-Sesame Chicken
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.

Ingredients
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Chicken:
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1 package (about 1-1/4 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/4 cup bottled Asian sesame dressing and marinade
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Rice:
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4 cups water
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2 cups uncooked white rice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Stir-Fry:
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1 tablespoon bottled stir-fry oil OR: vegetable oil
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1 head bok choy, cleaned, trimmed and sliced into 3/4-inch-wide pieces
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3 small carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, then sliced crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick half-moons
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3 scallions, cut into 3/4-inch lengths
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1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
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1/2 cup bottled Asian sesame dressing and marinade
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1/4 cup low-fat creamy peanut butter
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Garnish:
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1/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
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2 scallions, thinly sliced
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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