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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Thai Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

A long time ago I had some really delicious chicken lettuce wraps with a peanut dipping sauce at a restaurant when we lived in Arizona.  I have never had anything close to as good...until now.  These turned out amazing and we all devoured them!


Thai Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Adapted from {emily bites}

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cut in chunks

Marinade
3 Tbl soy sauce
2 Tbl honey
1 Tbl sesame oil
2 Tbl lime juice
2 tsp garlic, minced
1/4 tsp sriracha
2 Tbl cilantro, chopped

Peanut Sauce
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 Tbl rice wine vinegar
1 Tbl soy sauce
1 Tbl honey
1/4 tsp sesame oil

Directions
In a medium bowl whisk soy, honey, oil, juice, garlic, sriracha and cilantro
Place chicken into gallon zip bag
Pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate 4-6 hours or longer
Remove chicken and discard marinade
Grill on medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink (about 10 minutes)
Turn the skewers half way through
In a small bowl whisk peanut butter, vinegar, soy, honey and oil
Add about 1 Tbl hot water to thin adding more slowly to desired consistency

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Cauliflower Fried Rice

So this is misleading...there is absolutely no actual rice in this dish at all, even though it looks like it.  But it taste so dang good, I don't even miss it!





Cauliflower Fried Rice

2 Tbl coconut oil
1 small head cauliflower
1 rib of celery, petite diced
2 green onions, petite diced
1/2 red* pepper, petite diced
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt (or to taste)
sprinkle of pepper
sprinkle of chili powder

Directions
Cut stems off head of cauliflower
Pulse in two batches in a food processor
Be careful not to over chop, you want the consistency of rice
In a large skillet heat oil
Place half the cauliflower to cover the bottom of the pan
Allow to brown, stirring occasionally
Add additional cauliflower, celery, onion, red pepper and garlic
Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until soft
Add zucchini, salt, pepper and chili powder
Cook until zucchini is fork tender
Makes approximately 3 cups

*You can also use orange and yellow peppers or a mixture for color