Peanut Thai Chicken with Broccoli and Brown Rice

Peanut sauce is very classic in Thai cooking and it is very flavorful and satisfying!

2 cups brown rice
4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 package boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons ground ginger
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium onion chopped

Add the rice, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, butter, cayenne, ginger and garlic in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Let this cook for a couple of minutes then add the water, bring to a boil then reduce heat cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes. In a small mixing bowl put in the soy sauce, vinegar and peanut butter. Mix well and set aside. Add the coconut oil to a heavy bottom skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add the chicken, ginger and garlic. Stir constantly for 5 minutes or until the chicken is browned on the outside. Add in the onions, broccoli, peanut butter mixture and peanuts. Let tis cook over medium heat until the broccoli is tender about another 5-7 minutes. Serve over the rice and enjoy! For more on this recipe or any others please email me at alesia.leach@gmail.com