Thai Chicken With Spicy Peanut Sauce

 

2 whole chicken breasts, skinned,

   boned & cut into bite-size pieces

1/2 c. peanut butter

1/2 c. water

2 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tbsp. brown sugar

2 tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil

2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

3 to 4 c. sliced broccoli or spinach

 

  In a small bowl, blend peanut butter, water, soy sauce and sugar; set aside.  In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over high heat.  Add garlic and pepper; stir-fry 30 seconds.  Add chicken, stir-fry until firm and white, about 5 minutes.  Add broccoli or spinach, stir-fry until bright green, about 3 minutes.  Stir in peanut butter mixture.  Cook, stirring constantly until sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes.  Serves 4. 

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