Variation on MandaBear’s Thai Chicken

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Variation on MandaBear's Thai Chicken – A Bold and Flavorful Dish
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup tomato sauce ( I use homemade , but any will do . )
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon red chili sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
6 ounces cooked noodles ( I used brown rice udon )
3 chicken cutlets
1 teaspoon olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
3
Calories
625
Sugar
26g
Fat
25g
This Variation on MandaBear's Thai Chicken is a bold and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Thailand to your dinner table. The combination of rich tomato sauce, creamy peanut butter, and sweet molasses creates a complex and satisfying sauce that is perfect for soaking up with noodles. This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weekly meal rotation and impress your taste buds and dinner guests with its bold flavors.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, peanut butter, molasses, soy sauce, ginger, hot sauce, red chili sauce, and sesame oil.
3.Add the cooked noodles to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4.Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5.Once browned, place the chicken cutlets on top of the noodles in the baking dish.
6.Pour the sauce over the chicken and noodles, making sure to coat everything evenly.
7.Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
8.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This chicken dish is full of bold Thai flavors that are sure to impress.
The combination of tomato sauce, peanut butter, and molasses creates a rich and complex sauce that pairs perfectly with the tender chicken and noodles.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those with peanut allergies, and it does have a moderate amount of fat and sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains lean protein from the chicken and complex carbohydrates from the noodles, making it a well-balanced meal.
The tomato sauce, ginger, and sesame oil provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits, while the spiciness of the dish can help boost metabolism and aid in digestion.

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