Chicken Smothered in Peanut Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I think next time I'd try only one can of tomatoes. We couldn't taste the peanut butter and had a zillion tomato pieces left over. Without rice or barley, each serving has 273 calories, 32 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat (2 g sat fat), and 5 g fiber Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped |
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juices reserved |
3 tablespoons peanut butter |
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
hot cooked brown rice or cooked barley |
Directions:
1. Coat a large skillet with nonstick spray and warm over med-high heat.
2. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or til softened.
3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes on each side or til browned.
4. Meanwhile in a blender combine the reserved tomato juice, salt, paprika, pepper, peanut butter, cilantro, garlic, and red-pepper flakes.
5. Blend til smooth.
6. Pour over the chicken and add the tomatoes.
7. Bring to a boil over high heat.
8. Reduced heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Serve over rice or barley.
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