Thai Peanut Chicken Salad

First Blog! Yay!

Not much time today to put something down worth really thinking over. I'm going to leave a recipe that I invented with help from a tv show I watched the other day. It turned out rather nice and it's pretty darn healthy too (not to mention LOW CARB and SUGAR FREE).

Thai Peanut Chicken Salad

1. Marinade 4 chicken breasts for 1 hour in:
3 teaspoons of garlic chili sauce (found in the asian food aisle of the supermarket)
2 tablespoons of toasted sesame or peanut oil
1/4 cup of tamari or soy sauce (low sodium can be used)

2. For the sauce, whisk together:
4 tablespoons of Smuckers Natural Chunky peanut butter (or any non-hydrogenated pb)
3 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce (low sodium can be used)
1/4 teaspoon of powdered stevia sweetener (now available at Wal-Mart)
1/4 teaspoon of powdered ginger or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 heaping teaspoon of minced garlic
2-3 teaspoons of chili garlic sauce (depending on how spicy you want it)
1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

3. In a medium bowl, put:
an entire package of Mann's brand Broccoli Coleslaw (shredded broc, cabbage, and carrots)
3/4 cup mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup slivered cucumber slices (optional)
1/3 cup chopped green onion
Add Sauce and coat well

4. In a large very hot skillet or wok:
add 2 tablespoons of toasted oil or at least enough to coat the pan well for non-stick (I use)
Chop the marinated chicken into cubes and place in hot skillet or wok
Pour remaining marinade on top, turn heat down to medium and put the lid on
Turn pieces as often as needed until finished, about fifteen minutes (give or take)

5. On four serving plates:
place the broccoli mixture like you would pasta
add the chicken
And, if you want on top: toasted peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, or Eden Shake seasoning

For two servings, serve only two chicken breasts.

For the higher carbohydrate and non-sugar free original recipe: substitute asian noodles instead of the broccoli coleslaw, change out the stevia for honey, and add shredded carrots.

Warning: peanuts are known to be high in mold, so if you're concerned about fungus in your diet, don't eat this :)