SATAY CHICKEN BOWLS WITH COCONUT RICE

HEAVEN In a bowl!!!!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2-3 medium chicken breasts (approx. 500g in total), chopped into cubes

  Marinade:

• 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)

• 1/2 small onion, very finely diced

• 4cm knob of ginger, peeled and very finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 1 juicy lime, juice squeezed

• 1 teaspoon curry powder

• 1/4 cup coconut milk (optional)

• 1 cup white rice, rinsed

• 1.5 cups water

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 small head broccoli, broken into stems & florets

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari]

• 3 tablespoon water

• To serve: Spring onion (sliced), fresh lime juice and coriander.

Method:

1. For the marinade: Mix together all ingredients. Add the diced chicken and coat well. Let it marinate for 10 minutes, but overnight is even better.

2. Thread the diced chicken onto skewers, placing about 4 chicken pieces to every skewer. Continue until all the chicken has been used.

3. For the rice: rinse the rice well under cold water. Place the rice, water & coconut milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil, turn right down low to a simmer, put the lid on and cook for approx. 12-15 mins or until cooked through. Let it stand for 5 mins and then fluff with a fork.

4. Place a large frying pan or BBQ onto medium heat. Add a little olive oil if you need to. Cook the satays for about 5-7 minutes each side or until just cooked through. IF they are colouring too much, turn the BBQ/pan down to make sure they evenly cook.

5. For the broccoli: Place the broccoli, soy sauce and water in a large microwave safe bowl and combine well. Place in the microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Remove.

6. To serve: Place the rice among bowls, then spoon over the broccoli and then top with the satay chicken skewers. Top with some spring onion and coriander. Squeeze over some fresh lime juice.
   
   Tips: If using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them for 10 mins in cold water before threading the chicken. This will prevent them from burning.
   
   You don’t have to skewer the chicken, you can just cook it in pieces. Just make sure it’s spread out enough while cooking, so it doesn’t stew.