Thai Peanut Chicken with Rice

A filling one pot meal that is sure to break up your weekly dinner routine

1 Tbsp         tablespoon oil
1 lb              boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in bite sized pieces
1 Tbsp         minced fresh garlic
1 ¼ c           chicken broth
1 ¼ c           water
½ tsp           ginger
1 c               uncooked rice
¼ c              soy sauce
1 tsp            dark sesame oil
¼-1/8 tsp    red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp         creamy peanut butter
2 tsp            lime juice
¼ c              chopped green onion (optional)
¼ c              peanuts (optional)

1. In large non-stick skillet heat oil. Add chicken. Cook and stir over medium-high heat 6-10 min until chicken is lightly browned. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute.
2. Stir in broth, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cover. Cook 18 min. Check that most of liquid has been absorbed and rice is cooked. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in peanut butter and lime juice until mixture is smooth. Sprinkle with green onion and peanuts if desired.

Serves 4