Description
Deliciously flavored thai chicken marinated in a peanut butter, coconut milk and spices mix with rainbow veggies. Drizzle with a homemade peanut sauce and enjoy with jasmine rice, noodles, you name it! Dairy free.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Veggies
- 3 bell peppers, largely diced
- 1 lb broccoli florettes
- 1/2 red onion, large diced
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Green onion (thinly sliced), cilantro (roughly chopped), sesame seeds for garnish
FOR THE PEANUT SAUCE
- 6 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk + extra as desired for consistency
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon siracha (more as desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl or Ziploc bag, whisk together all ingredients for the chicken marinade (except the garnishes). Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover the bowl/seal the bag and marinate for at least 30 minutes up to over night.
- In a medium size bowl, whisk all ingredients for the peanut sauce until completely smooth. You can also use a food processor or blender for ultimate smoothness if desired. Chill until ready to serve.
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. Grease a baking sheet or prepare with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss all ingredients for the veggies together (except garnishes).
- Place marinated chicken and tossed veggies on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 30 minutes, until veggies are tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature 165˚F.
- Remove from heat. Drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with green onion, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Enjoy with more peanut sauce and jasmine rice or noodles as desired.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes