Peanut Chicken with Rice

Fresh chicken and vegetables tossed with sweet and spicy peanut sauce.

Directions:                   

1. In a small saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, 1 clove minced garlic, hot sauce, milk, honey, soy sauce, cinnamon and crushed red pepper. Cook over medium heat until bubbling.           
2. Slowly add water until desired consistency. Reserve.           
3. Prepare rice according to package instructions.           
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes.            
5. Add remaining oil, 2 cloves garlic, broccoli, carrot, peppers and onion and sauté for 3 minutes.            
6. Add peas and cook for 3 minutes.           
7. Add peanut sauce to skillet with chicken and vegetables. Add cucumber and toss to coat. Serve over rice.           
8. Sprinkle with peanuts and lime zest. Garnish with cilantro.           

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Alyssa,
ALDI Test Kitchen