Thai Peanut Chicken, Edamame & Quinoa Stir Fry

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Total Time

40 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Rating

(13)

Ingredients

4 servings

For the quinoa:
1/3 cup uncooked quinoa
2/3 cup water
For the sauce:
1/3 cup powdered peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar (apple cider vinegar also works well)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, only if you like a little spice!
For the stir fry:
1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Freshly ground salt and pepper
3 cups fresh broccoli florets (1 small head of broccoli)
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup Cascadian Farm frozen organic edamame
For garnish: Crushed roasted peanuts or cashews, fresh cilantro, hot sauce

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Step 1

First cook the quinoa: Add quinoa and water to a small pot and place over high heat. Once water comes to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes remove from heat, fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside.

Step 2

While the quinoa is cooking, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered peanut butter, almond milk, soy sauce, honey, vinegar and garlic until smooth. Set aside for later.

Step 3

Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add chicken pieces and cook for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Once cooked through, remove chicken and transfer to a bowl.

Step 4

Add in the other 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet along with broccoli florets, red pepper slices and edamame. Add a little salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 6-7 minutes.

Step 5

Next add in peanut sauce and chicken; stirring to coat veggies. Reduce heat to medium low, stir in cooked quinoa until well coated. Garnish with cilantro, crushed peanuts or cashews, and hot sauce, if desired.