Thai Peanut Chicken and Quinoa

Name: Thai Peanut Chicken and Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup unsweetened almond, cashew, or coconut milk; 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter; 3 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 1 Tbsp. sriracha or chili crunch, plus more for serving; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup matchstick carrots; 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions (green onion), plus more for garnish; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp. minced or grated fresh ginger; 1 cup quinoa (dry); 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or cilantro, plus more for garnish; 1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a large bowl, combine broth, milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, and sriracha; whisk to combine. Set aside.Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and pepper.Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large high-sided skillet with a fitted lid over medium-high. Once hot, add chicken and cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes.Toss and continue cooking until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium, and add remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil, along with bell pepper, carrots, and scallions; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook until aromatic, about 1 more minute.Add quinoa and peanut sauce, and bring mixture to a gentle boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and gently simmer until the quinoa absorbs most of the sauce, about 15 to 20 minutes. Lift the lid to stir a few times throughout to prevent the quinoa from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.

Step 3

Remove lid and add chicken back to the pan, along with fresh basil or cilantro; stir to combine. Squeeze fresh lime juice overtop. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and hot sauce (such as sriracha or chili crisp), if desired.

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