Peanut Chicken and Noodles with Baby Bok Choy
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This is one of our family’s favorite dishes. Sometimes I serve it over white rice; other times over rice noodles. This time I chose spaghetti. What I like about the spaghetti is it holds up a little better than delicate rice noodles. It’s delicious; but honestly, the baby bok choy is the winner for me. If you’re can’t find them or they are not one of your favorites; substitute broccoli, snap peas, or green beans.
Peanut Chicken and Noodles
SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE PREP TIME : MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts,boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 4 green onions, green and white parts sliced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain and reserve.
- In a heavy skillet, heat oil until it begins to shimmer.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook just a minute or two.
- Add the chicken and sauté until cooked through – about 5 minutes.
- Add chili garlic sauce and peanut butter.
- Stir in the coconut milk, green onions, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for a few minutes to let thicken.
- Serve prepared over prepared spaghetti.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories 767 Fat 41 Sat Fat 18 Sodium 519 Carbs 39 Sugars 3 Fiber 3 Protein 60.
Baby Bok Choy
SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE PREP TIME : MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet.
- When it begins to shimmer add bok choy and sear on both sides – about a minute on each side.
- Drizzle with soy sauce and sauté until tender – about 3 minutes.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories 33 Fat 1 Sat Fat 0 Sodium 158 Carbs 3 Sugars 2 Fiber 2 Protein 3.
NOTES
KID NOTE: Really great mild flavor in the chicken and noodles. They ate every bit. Had to encourage them to try the bok choy.
VEGETARIAN TIP: Substitute firm tofu for the chicken.
GLUTEN FREE MODIFICATIONS: Use gluten free spaghetti or rice noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.