+ Thai Food Anyone?

This is really yummy! And if you like peanut butter, you'll love this dish. Try it! Especially if you are sick of all of your regular meal ideas. This is one of my husband's favorite!

Peanut Chicken
2 tbsp peanut oil
1 tbsp ginger, peeled & grated
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken, cut up
1 tsp chili powder
3 tbsp smooth, peanut butter (natural works best)
4 to 6 scallions, sliced
1 c unsweetened coconut milk
salt, pepper
1 cucumber, peeled & sliced
cilantro leaves to garnish

Directions
Heat oil over medium heat, add ginger and garlic and cook until aroma released. Stir in chicken, cook until golden brown. Stir in chili powder and peanut butter. Stir in coconut milk and simmer about 3-5 minutes, until thickened. Add scallions and season with salt and pepper. Plate it and garnish with cucumber and cilantro! Serve with coconut rice.

Coconut Rice
½ c granulated sugar
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 – 2 drops almond extract
1 c unsweetened coconut milk

2 c Jasmine Rice

Directions
Make rice according to package. Mix sugars and coconut milk in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add almond extract. Stir rice and sauce together. Cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes. Mix and then cover again for another 10 minutes. Serve with peanut chicken. Yum!