THAI CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

This recipe is super easy and delicious! And if you're not into the spiciness, just leave out the cayenne pepper.

INGREDIENTS

2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned & cut into bite-size pieces

1/4 c. peanut butter

1/4 c. water or broth

2 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tbsp. brown sugar

2 tsp. orange juice

1 tsp. white vinegar

3 tbsp. nonfat plain yogurt or sour cream

2 tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil

2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

2 medium carrots, cut into thin strips

1 small cucumber, seeded and cut into thin bite-size strips

3 to 4 c. sliced broccoli or spinach

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, blend peanut butter, yogurt, water, soy sauce, vinegar, juice, cayenne pepper, and sugar; set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Add garlic and carrots; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add chicken, stir-fry until firm and white, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli or spinach, stir-fry until bright green, about 3 minutes. Stir in peanut butter mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles. Serves 4.

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Hi all! Thanks for letting me contribute to this blog!

I found this delicious recipe online. I love it because it’s a great way to use overly ripe bananas and neither the peanut butter nor banana flavors are overpowering – it’s a perfect balance. They also stay soft for days! I sometimes double the recipe to make more because everyone who has tried them LOVES them...they always ask for more. Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup mashed banana (1 sm/med)
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats (not instant)

Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (foil works too).
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In a large bowl, cream together sugars and butter. Beat in egg until smooth, then mix in the peanut butter and mashed banana. Working by hand or with a mixer on low speed, blend dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture. Stir in the oats.

Shape dough into tablespoons and place on baking sheet, flattening each slightly with your fingers or a spoon.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies just begin to turn golden around the edges.

Makes approx 20 cookies