Spiced Chicken Burgers with Peanut Sauce

I found this recipe in a Parenting magazine at the Pediatrician's office today. I was there because the kids are sick and this meal looks quick easy and yummy. Hopefully H2 will like it as she's the most delicate palate in the house - but she special requests peanut butter and peanut butter sandwiches everyday, so hopefully the sauce wins her over!

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 2 tsp. red curry powder
• 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 dozen mini-pita rounds
• 1 cucumber

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. Combine ground chicken, red curry powder, fresh ginger, and salt, mixing well. Form into 12 balls and flatten to 1/3-inch-thick patties. Broil 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
2. Combine peanut butter, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons water in a glass bowl; microwave on high for 30 seconds, then whisk until smooth. Split a dozen mini-pita rounds. Place chicken patties inside pita rounds, and top with a dollop of peanut sauce and 2 cucumber slices.

Thai Peanut Chicken

This recipe is so simple, so yummy, and was one of HiHo's favorite Indian treats. I recall her serving it at many dinner party's - and pulling off the "homemade Thai dish" even though it couldn't have been simpler. I post this recipe today in honor of not only HiHo but also for my surrogate Mom Lila. I love you both!

Ingredients
A taste of Thai peanut sauce mix
A can of coconut milk
one onion, sliced
Sweet peppers, roughly diced
a handful of peanuts
3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
olive oil

You will need 2 pans for this recipe:





Process
1. Chop your vegetables






















2. In a large skillet, heat 2 or 3 tablespoons of oil.

3. Add the onions and heat until translucent.






















4. When the onions are cooked add your cubed chicken, stir often as it cooks.

5. As chicken cooks, prepare the peanut sauce according to the directions on the package.






















6. When chicken is cooked, add the peppers and peanuts, stir to combine, and simmer.























7. Pour sauce over the meat and veggies, stir to combine and serve in bowls over rice! Enjoy!