Chicken Smothered In Peanut Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juices reserved
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• hot cooked brown rice or cooked barley

Recipe

• 1 coat a large skillet with nonstick spray and warm over med-high heat.
• 2 add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or til softened.
• 3 add the chicken to the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes on each side or til browned.
• 4 meanwhile in a blender combine the reserved tomato juice, salt, paprika, pepper, peanut butter, cilantro, garlic, and red-pepper flakes.
• 5 blend til smooth.
• 6 pour over the chicken and add the tomatoes.
• 7 bring to a boil over high heat.
• 8 reduced heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. serve over rice or barley.