Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 6 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • •• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter (no added sugar)
  • •• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • •• 2 tbsp honey (reduced from typical 4 tbsp)
  • •• 2 tbsp lime juice
  • •• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • •• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • •• 1/4 cup light coconut milk (instead of full-fat)
  • •• 1 tbsp olive oil (instead of vegetable oil)
  • •• 2 cups brown rice (instead of white)
  • •• 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers)
  • •• Optional: crushed peanuts for garnish

Instructions

  1. 11. Cook brown rice according to package directions
  2. 22. Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and coconut milk
  3. 33. Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat
  4. 44. Cook chicken strips until golden (5-7 minutes)
  5. 55. Add sauce and simmer 3-4 minutes
  6. 66. Add vegetables, cook 5 minutes until tender-crisp
  7. 77. Serve over brown rice

Smart Substitutions

• White rice→Brown rice

More fiber and nutrients

💡 35% lower
• Regular peanut butter→Natural peanut butter

No added sugars or oils

💡 25% lower
• Full-fat coconut milk→Light coconut milk

Less saturated fat

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