chicken smothered in peanut sauce

Name: Chicken Smothered in Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion; 4 - 6 medium chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cutlets; 1/4 teaspoon(s) smoked sweet paprika; 1 can(s) diced tomatoes, drained and juices reserved (15 ounce-can); 3 tablespoon(s) peanut butter, creamy and natural; 1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh; 2 clove(s) garlic, smashed and diced; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; cup(s) cooked rice (brown or white); - salt and pepper to taste

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Nikki 66RQS

Navarre, FL

Updated on Sep 10, 2010

One of our family's favorite dinner recipe! Serve with steamed rice and a salad.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion
4 - 6 medium chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cutlets
1/4 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1 can diced tomatoes, drained and juices reserved (15 ounce-can)
3 tablespoons peanut butter, creamy and natural
1/4 cup cilantro, fresh
2 cloves garlic, smashed and diced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
cup cooked rice (brown or white)
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make chicken smothered in peanut sauce

Step 1

Coat a large skillet with nonstick spray and warm over med-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or til softened. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes on each side or til browned.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a blender combine the reserved tomato juice, salt, paprika, pepper, peanut butter, cilantro, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Blend til smooth. Pour over the chicken and add the tomatoes.
Step 3

Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduced heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Serve over rice or barley.
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