Express
Peanut Coconut Chicken
with cucumber salad
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Wheat, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 Cucumber
- 10 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Cutlet
- 1 Romaine Heart
- 3 oz. Matchstick Carrots
- 1 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
- 1 oz. Yuzu Dipping Sauce
- ¾ oz. Peanut Butter
- ½ fl. oz. Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. Sweetened Flaked Coconut
- ½ oz. Roasted & Salted Peanuts
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories460
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Carbohydrates29g
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Net Carbs21g
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Fat22g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1260mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Plate
- 1 Peeler
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Chicken
Combine panko and coconut flakes on a plate. Spread into an even layer.
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.Evenly spread half the peanut butter (reserve remaining for sauce) on one side of chicken.Place chicken, peanut butter-side down, onto panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. -
2 Cook the Chicken
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
Add chicken to hot pan, panko-side down. Cook until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Cutlet thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner cutlet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Make the Sauce
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining peanut butter, 2 tsp. water, and half the garlic sesame sauce (remaining is yours to use as you please!).
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave and stir in 1 tsp. water until combined. Set aside. -
4 Assemble Salad and Finish Dish
Hold romaine heart at root end and chop coarsely.
Peel and trim cucumber. Cut into 1/4" dice.Stem cilantro and reserve whole leaves.In a mixing bowl, combine carrots, cucumbers, romaine, cilantro, vinegar, and yuzu.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping chicken with sauce. Garnish salad with peanuts. Bon appétit!
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