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Bang Bang Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 T. olive oil divided
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 small zucchini shredded
  • 1 1/2 c. carrots shredded
  • 1 red pepper juiienned
  • 1/2 sweet onion minced
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • 1 c. coconut milk
  • 2 T. natural peanut butter
  • 4 T. light brown sugar
  • juice of one lime
  • 1 T. Siraracha sauce
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. turmeric
  • 3/4 c. frozen peas
  • 1/2 box orzo pasta cooked according to package directions
  • Toasted peanuts and sweetened coconut for serving.

Instructions

  • Cook orzo and set aside (covered).
  • In a large stock pot, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast and brown, about 7 - 8 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate, tent with foil.
  • Add the other tablespoon of oil, and add the onion, red pepper, carrot and zucchini. Cook, stirring often until vegetables are softening, another 7 - 8 minutes. Add the wine and allow to simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, Siraracha, salt and tumeric. Add the sauce, cooked chicken and peas to the vegetables.
  • Cover and cook for about 5 - 6 minutes, until simmering. Stir in the cooked orzo pasta and serve topped with the toasted peanuts and coconut.

Notes

Adapted from Lauren's Latest