Our chopped challenge was almond butter. We wanted to prove that it could replace peanut butter in even the most classic peanut recipe, just with a slightly nuttier and richer flavor. Chopped Basket Ingredient: Almond Butter
Level: | Easy |
Total: | 35 min |
Prep: | 10 min |
Inactive: | 15 min |
Cook: | 10 min |
Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 6 ounces vermicelli rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- One 14-ounce can coconut milk
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 12 ounces snap peas
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 fresh hot red chile, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Plunge the noodles in hot very hot tap water and let soften for 15 minutes, then drain.
- In the meantime, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sprinkle the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and then add to the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally with tongs, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook until very fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, almond butter, 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the snap peas and cook until the peas are bright green, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the chicken over the rice noodles, sprinkled with chile and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
Calories | 755 |
Total Fat | 44 g |
Saturated Fat | 21 g |
Carbohydrates | 51 g |
Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
Sugar | 5 g |
Protein | 43 g |
Cholesterol | 99 mg |
Sodium | 977 mg |
Reviews
I thought this was just okay, it didn’t blow me away. I don’t think I’ll make this again.