A simple, under 30 minute meal including chicken and red bell peppers tossed in a delicious peanut sauce over a bed of jasmine or white coconut rice and garnished with peanuts, cilantro, and sesame seeds. A meal the whole family will love!
Rinse the rice and combine the rice, coconut milk (reserve 3 tablespoons for peanut sauce), water, and salt if desired (1 teaspoon) to a large pot over medium-high heat. Occasionally stir the mixture. Once it begins to lightly boil, stop stirring, reduce the heat to low, and cover with the lid.
Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
Meanwhile, cube the chicken into small pieces and combine the chicken with the oil in a large saucepan. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned.
Remove the stems and seeds from the red bell peppers. Chop into small pieces. Once the chicken is mostly cooked through add in the peppers. Stir around the peppers and chicken until tender and the chicken is completely cooked through.
In a blender or food processor, combine the peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger root, hot sauce (if desired), brown sugar, and lime juice. Blend or process and then slowly add hot water until your desired consistency is reached. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning to preference (more garlic, soy sauce, sugar, or lime if desired).
Pour the peanut sauce over the completely cooked chicken and mix well. Add to the rice.
If desired, pull the cilantro leaves from the stem and add to the dish. Garnish with peanuts and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
The cook time refers to the chicken and red pepper mixture. The rice will take longer.