Chicken Dinner Idea

Spicy Peanut Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti Stir-Fry
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This chicken dinner idea has Chinese flair, great nutrients, awesome look and wonderful flavor.  What not to love, right?

This Spicy Peanut Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti Stir-Fry's original inspiration was from the use of satay sauce.  I found that I always use maybe 1/4 of an entire jar and the rest of it was forgotten and thrown away.

So, one day, I thought that I could make my peanut sauce with whatever ingredients that I always have on hand.  There...I save money and time by not wasting the food away.  As always, this chicken dinner idea was another big hit in our bi-weekly dinner.

Total Time: 40 Minutes
Prep Time: 10 Minutes  
Active Cook Time: 30 Minutes  
Serving: 6-8

CHEF NOTES

When mixing for the sauce, add water until everything is well mixed.  This would be easier to get to the right consistency.  The thickness should be very similar to ranch dressing pouring out of a jar.  It is better to be too thin than too thick because once the sauce is stirred into the pasta, it looks like there is almost no sauce at all.

I personally do not like crunchy peanuts in my pasta or noodles.  But do feel free to add a handful of salty peanuts to garnish and for some crunch.

Chicken Dinner Idea Recipe and Instructions

Ingredients
1 lb (454g) Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts (cut in bite size)
1 lb (454g) Broccoli Crowns (cut into florets)
1 lb (454g) Spaghetti
1 Pot of Water
1 tsp Salt
4 tbsp Canola Oil (divided)
2-3 scallions (optional; chopped for garnish only)

Marinade
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 pinch of Sugar
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Superior Light Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Canola Oil

Sauce
1/2 cup (4oz / 101g) Creamy Peanut Butter
2 tbsp Sriracha Sauce
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup (2oz / 50g) Superior Light Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Superior Dark Soy Sauce
1 pinch of Sugar
1 tsp Sesame Oil
1 cup (7oz / 202g) Water

1. Mix all ingredients and seasonings from the list of marinade in a mixing bowl.
2. Stir in chicken and toss to coat.
3. Let meat marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
4. On the night of serving, bring a pot of water to boil.
5. Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp canola oil and broccoli florets.
6. Submerge vegetables into the hot water and take out with a slotted spoon immediately.
7. Transfer vegetables into a big bowl and set aside.
8. Keep the same pot of boiling water and add pasta.
9. Quick stir and let it cook until al dente and drain.
10. While waiting, prepare the spicy peanut sauce by combining everything, except water, in a mixing bowl.
11. Add water after everything is well mixed.
12. Taste to adjust seasonings.
13. The sauce consistency is very similar to ranch dressing pouring out of a jar.
14. Use the same big skillet/skillet.
15. Heat 3 tbsp canola oil at high heat.
16. Single layer chicken in the skillet and let meat brown for 3-5 minutes.
17. Turn it over and cook for another 3 minutes at medium high heat.
18. Add pasta and sauce; toss to coat.
19. Add broccoli and scallions for garnish; serve immediately.

Chicken Dinner Idea Steps with Photos

1 lb (454g) Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts (cut in bite size)

Combine 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, 1 pinch of Sugar, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder & 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger

Add 1 tsp Superior Light Soy Sauce & 1 tbsp Canola Oil

Stir and mix well chicken marinade

Add marinade on top of chicken

Let meat marinate for 4 hours or overnight

1 lb Broccoli Crowns (cut into florets)

Submerge vegetables into the hot water and take out with a slotted spoon immediately

Transfer vegetables into a big bowl and set aside

Keep the same pot of boiling water and add pasta

Prepare the spicy peanut sauce

Add water after all seasonings in the sauce are well mixed

Single layer chicken in a hot skillet and let meat brown for 3-5 minutes

Turn chicken over and cook for another 3 minutes at medium high heat

Add pasta on top of cooked chicken

Add spicy peanut sauce into pasta; toss to coat

Add broccoli and scallion to garnish. ENJOY!

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