Peanut Chicken Stir Fry

Real prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Side dish suggestions: egg rolls, fruit cups

Supplies:

• Large skillet
• Rice cooker or small pot

From the freezer:

• 1# boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks

From the pantry:

• 2 c brown rice
• 1 tbl garlic, minced
• 3 tbl soy sauce
• 1 tbl brown sugar
• 1/4 c peanut butter
• 1 tbl cornstarch
• 1 tbl cooking oil

Fresh:

• 3 c broccoli florets

Preparation:

1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, 3-5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, mix together in a small bowl: 1/2 c water, peanut butter, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Set aside.
4. Add broccoli. Stir into chicken. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, until broccoli is crisp tender.
5. Add peanut butter mixture to skillet. Stir to coat.
6. Mix together 1 tbl water and cornstarch in peanut butter mixture bowl. Pour into skillet. Reduce heat to medium and stir until sauce thickens.
7. Serve over rice.

Approx. calories: 300 per serving (1/2 c rice plus 1 c topping)