Spicy Peanut Chicken and Couscous

Spicy Peanut Chicken and Couscous served in a shallow black bowl.
Spicy Peanut Chicken and Couscous
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    Servings Prep Time
    3-4 people 30 minutes
    Cook Time Passive Time
    15 minutes 0-3 hours
    Servings Prep Time
    3-4 people 30 minutes
    Cook Time Passive Time
    15 minutes 0-3 hours
    Spicy Peanut Chicken and Couscous served in a shallow black bowl.
    Spicy Peanut Chicken and Couscous
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      3-4 people 30 minutes
      Cook Time Passive Time
      15 minutes 0-3 hours
      Servings Prep Time
      3-4 people 30 minutes
      Cook Time Passive Time
      15 minutes 0-3 hours
      Ingredients
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      1. Cut chicken into thin slices and combine with soy sauce, garlic, ginger and 2 tsp oil. Cover and keep chilled for an hour if time permits or up to 3 hours in advance.
      2. Bring chicken broth to a simmer. Stir in couscous and cover with a lid. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
      3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tsp oil over medium-high heat in a wok or large skillet. Add chicken slices and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, tossing occasionally for about 6 minutes.
      4. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 3/4-1 cup of peanut sauce. You want enough to coat the chicken and make it saucy. Allow peanut sauce to warm but don't let it get too hot or it may separate.
      5. Fluff couscous with a fork and divide between serving bowls. Top with chicken, a drizzle of sauce and garnish with green onion, cilantro and chili peppers if desired.
      Recipe Notes

      -You can use my delicious Peanut Sauce or store-bought peanut sauce.

      -Prep time does not include making the peanut sauce.

       

      Peanut Sauce

      A spoon heavy with peanut sauce stands against a mason jar filled with peanut sauce.
      Peanut Sauce
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        Servings Prep Time
        1 1/2 cups 15 minutes
        Cook Time
        10 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        1 1/2 cups 15 minutes
        Cook Time
        10 minutes
        A spoon heavy with peanut sauce stands against a mason jar filled with peanut sauce.
        Peanut Sauce
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          Servings Prep Time
          1 1/2 cups 15 minutes
          Cook Time
          10 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          1 1/2 cups 15 minutes
          Cook Time
          10 minutes
          Ingredients
          Servings: cups
          Instructions
          1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Whisk over low-medium heat until smooth. Increase heat to medium and whisk until slightly thickened and the sauce comes barely to a simmer (do not boil).
          2. Remove from heat and adjust thickness with a little more water or coconut milk if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
          Recipe Notes

          -The sauce will thicken as it cools, adjust thickness with a splash of water or coconut milk to suit your taste.

          -The sauce will keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to a week and in the freezer for a month.

          Ahi Tuna with Edamame Wasabi Relish


          Ahi Tuna with Edamame Wasabi Relish
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            Servings Prep Time
            4 people 20 minutes
            Cook Time Passive Time
            6-7 minutes 0-2 hours
            Servings Prep Time
            4 people 20 minutes
            Cook Time Passive Time
            6-7 minutes 0-2 hours
            Ahi Tuna with Edamame Wasabi Relish
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              Servings Prep Time
              4 people 20 minutes
              Cook Time Passive Time
              6-7 minutes 0-2 hours
              Servings Prep Time
              4 people 20 minutes
              Cook Time Passive Time
              6-7 minutes 0-2 hours
              Ingredients
              Edamame Wasabi Relish
              Ahi Tuna
              Servings: people
              Instructions
              Edamame Wasabi Relish
              1. Coarsely hand chop edamame and stir together with remaining ingredients, cover and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
              Ahi Tuna
              1. Whisk together ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. Pour over tuna, turning tuna to coat all sides. Cover and chill for up to 2 hours preferably but can be cooked immediately.
              2. Heat a non stick grill pan or BBQ to medium high. Cook tuna 2 minutes per side. Remove and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes. Cut into 1/4" slices. Top with Edamame Wasabi Relish and serve immediately.
              Recipe Notes

              I used a 10.5 ounce bag of frozen edamame pods, cooked 2 1/2 minutes in the bag.  Removed from bag and plunged into ice water to stop cooking. Once cool, shell edamame and discard pods.

              Rusty Chicken


              Rusty Chicken
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                Servings Prep Time
                4 people 15 minutes
                Cook Time Passive Time
                15 minutes 1 hour
                Servings Prep Time
                4 people 15 minutes
                Cook Time Passive Time
                15 minutes 1 hour
                Rusty Chicken
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                  Servings Prep Time
                  4 people 15 minutes
                  Cook Time Passive Time
                  15 minutes 1 hour
                  Servings Prep Time
                  4 people 15 minutes
                  Cook Time Passive Time
                  15 minutes 1 hour
                  Ingredients
                  Servings: people
                  Instructions
                  1. Whisk together all ingredients except chicken. Place chicken in a glass or plastic dish and pour approximately one third of marinade over chicken and toss to coat. Add a little more marinade if needed to coat well. Cover chicken and remaining marinade and chill from 1-4 hours.
                  2. Preheat grill to medium. Grill chicken thighs for appoximately 7-8 minutes per side, adjusting heat if needed as the sugar in the marinade can burn. Meanwhile, place a disposable medium size foil pan on grill and add remaining marinade. Heat, stirring often until bubbling,thick and glossy.
                  3. When chicken is cooked add to marinade pan and toss to coat with sauce. Serve immediately.
                  Recipe Notes

                  Alternatively, you can use a regular saucepan on the stove to heat the marinade until thick and glossy.  Pour over chicken in serving dish and serve immediately.

                   

                  Chicken and Celery Peanut Noodles


                  Chicken and Celery Peanut Noodles
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                    Servings Prep Time
                    4 people 20 minutes
                    Cook Time
                    15 minutes
                    Servings Prep Time
                    4 people 20 minutes
                    Cook Time
                    15 minutes
                    Chicken and Celery Peanut Noodles
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                      Servings Prep Time
                      4 people 20 minutes
                      Cook Time
                      15 minutes
                      Servings Prep Time
                      4 people 20 minutes
                      Cook Time
                      15 minutes
                      Ingredients
                      Servings: people
                      Instructions
                      1. Cutting against the grain, slice chicken breast into thin strips. Set aside.
                      2. In a small bowl whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar and chill paste.
                      3. Cook noodles as per package directions and allow to drain in colander while proceeding.
                      4. Heat approximately 1 tbsp of oil over high heat in a wok or large skillet with sides. Once hot add half the chicken and cook, stirring once or twice for 3-5 minutes until chicken is no longer pink and starts to brown. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
                      5. Add a little more oil to the pan and sauté garlic for 1 minute, stirring often. Add chicken broth and celery. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until most of the broth has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Stir in red peppers and sauté for 1 minute. Reduce heat and stir in peanut sauce, chicken, noodles, half of the peanuts and half of the green onion. Toss to combine, adding a little more chicken broth if needed. Divide among serving dishes and top with peanuts and green onion. Serve immediately.
                      Recipe Notes

                      I used thick noodles for this recipe, but feel free to use your favourite size.  Fresh Chinese noodles can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets.