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A vibrant bowl of Simple Chicken At Home with kale, shredded carrots, red cabbage, and peanuts.

Simple Chicken at Home

This recipe offers a straightforward approach to creating a flavorful chicken dish with a spicy peanut sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners. It combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables and a satisfying sauce, designed for home cooks seeking easy yet delicious meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Stir-fry
  • 1 cup farro
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1.5 tablespoons sambal oelek ground fresh chile paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cups shredded kale
  • 1.5 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 carrots peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Spicy Peanut Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sambal oelek ground fresh chile paste

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. To make the spicy peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sambal oelek, and 2-3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cook farro according to package instructions. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, sambal oelek, brown sugar, and lime juice. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, and fish sauce. Toss to coat and let the chicken absorb the cornstarch for about 5 minutes.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, shallot, and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock mixture until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Divide farro into bowls. Top with chicken, kale, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and peanuts.
  7. Serve with the spicy peanut sauce.

Notes

This recipe is adaptable. Feel free to substitute vegetables based on what you have on hand. For a milder dish, reduce the amount of sambal oelek.

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