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Chicken with Peanuts

Coconuts used in recipe

Coconuts used in recipe – Photography by Nancy Lubar©

Ingredients

Ingredients for Chicken
3/4 lb chicken tenders, cubed (for two people)
½ white onion, chopped
¼ red pepper, chopped
canola oil
peanuts or other nuts

Ingredients for Marinade
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons saki
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1-1/2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons minced garlic

Ingredients for Sauce
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sweet & sour sauce
1 tablespoon chili paste
1-1/2 teaspoons corn starch
2 teaspoons Splenda

Directions

Directions for Marinade
Mix all ingredients together.
Add cubed chicken tenders to marinade.

 Directions for Sauce
Mix all ingredients together.
Directions for Chicken
Saute onion and red pepper in canola oil.
Remove from pan when almost done.
Add more canola oil to pan.
Add marinated chicken cubes to pan and sauté for about 3 minutes.
Add to onions & red pepper back to the pan.
Saute another minute or so until the chicken is done.
Remove everything from the pan.
Add the sauce to the pan and stir until it thickens.
Add the chicken back to the pan and mix everything together.
Add peanuts to taste and cook about a minute.
Serve over rice.