This is an all time favorite that has lasted me from grade school through adulthood. I’ve served it to just about everyone I know and have received nothing but rave reviews!
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into chunks
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red chile paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring the rice and water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
Step 2
Place green beans in a pot fitted with a steamer basket over boiling water, and steam 10 minutes, or until tender but crisp.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a skillet, and cook the chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
Step 4
Mix the chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, chile paste, lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Mix in the green beans. Serve over rice. Garnish with green onions and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 530 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat4g | 19% |
Cholesterol59mg | 20% |
Sodium322mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate58g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 23% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein35g | |
Vitamin C24mg | 121% |
Calcium87mg | 7% |
Iron4mg | 24% |
Potassium647mg | 14% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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