Peanut-Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup carrot sticks
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Garnish

• lime wedge

Directions

1. 1

   Note: Prep time includes time for marinating chicken.

2. 2

   1. Cut chicken into strips or chunks. Combine broth and following 7 ingredients, add chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes (or longer if you desire).

3. 3

   2. Start water for boiling rice and prepare according to directions, adding salt if you want to.

4. 4

   3. Get your veggies ready.

5. 5

   4. Heat oils in a nonstick skillet or wok over high heat 1 minute. Reduce heat to med, add chicken (reserving marinade) and garlic, stir-fry 5 minutes or until browned (but don't burn the garlic!).

6. 6

   5. Remove chicken and add carrots and broccoli, stir frying 2 minutes. Add reserved marinade from chicken and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 min or until thickened to desired consistency.

7. 7

   6. Add chicken, stir, serve over rice and sprinkle with peanuts. I also like to sprinkle green onions on top and serve with lime wedges and cilantro.