Thai Pineapple Peanut Satay Chicken

Name: Thai Pineapple Peanut Satay Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 c pineapple juice; 1/4 c soy sauce; 1/4 c brown sugar (packed); 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 tsp siracha; 1 tsp dry basil; 1 tbsp garlic (finely minced); 1/2 tsp ginger; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1/3 c coconut milk; 1/4 tsp cornstarch; 1/3 c peanut butter (crunchy); 2 lbs chicken breast (cut into bite sized pieces.)

Original recipe found on Carlsbad Cravings.

This is a moist dish that does not require a lot of time to prepare. You do need to set aside marinade time though 3-4 hours.

Cuisine

Thai

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1/3 c pineapple juice
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c brown sugar packed
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp siracha
1 tsp dry basil
1 tbsp garlic finely minced
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper

Peanut Sauce

3 tbsp olive oil
1/3 c coconut milk
1/4 tsp cornstarch
1/3 c peanut butter crunchy

Other

2 lbs chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces.

Cuisine

Thai

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1/3 c pineapple juice
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c brown sugar packed
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp siracha
1 tsp dry basil
1 tbsp garlic finely minced
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper

Peanut Sauce

3 tbsp olive oil
1/3 c coconut milk
1/4 tsp cornstarch
1/3 c peanut butter crunchy

Other

2 lbs chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces.

Instructions

Pour all the ingredient for the marinade in a large freezer bag, mix well. Add the chopped bite size pieces of chicken. Let marinade for 3-4 hours in refrigerator. Peanut Sauce Add the coconut milk and cornstarch to small sauce pan. Using wisk blend well. Add the peanut butter and mix well. Doesn't take long before thick and warm enough to serve. 3-4 minutes. For the pineapple grill or broil the slices and serve with the chicken. Takes about 5 minutes. You can either grill this or broil. I broiled. Assemble skewers by adding the chicken about 6-8 pieces to each. (If using wooden skewers soak for 30 minutes prior) Grill on one side and then turn slightly. For broil, preheat oven. Line a baking sheet with cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes and then turn, takes 10-15 minutes.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub

This was a quick and easy rub that add a punch of flavor to the steak. Original recipe found on the Cozy Cook.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub

A beautiful rub for you steaks

Course

Rub

Servings

serving

Ingredients

1.5 tbsp salt
2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 ts[p black pepper

Course

Rub

Servings

serving

Ingredients

1.5 tbsp salt
2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 ts[p black pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in ziploc. Place steaks in, I did 2 and shake on. Cover each side of steak and let rest 40 minutes. To cook, I used a cast iron to sear both sides and then cooked in oven until done to medium rare.

Bread Pudding w/Rum Sauce

This is sooo good. Can't wait to have an excuse to make this again.

Servings

Ingredients

8 lg eggs
3 1/2 cups milk
2 cups sugar
2 cups whipping cream divided
1 tsp vanilla
1 loaf cinnamon-swirl bread cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup pecans chopped
pinch salt
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup butter
2 Tbsp rum
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Servings

Ingredients

8 lg eggs
3 1/2 cups milk
2 cups sugar
2 cups whipping cream divided
1 tsp vanilla
1 loaf cinnamon-swirl bread cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup pecans chopped
pinch salt
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup butter
2 Tbsp rum
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Bread Pudding: Butter a 9x13 baking dish. Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend. Add milk, sugar, 1 1/2 cups cream, and vanilla. Whisk to blend well. Stir in bread and pecans. Pour mixture into baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350F. Bake pudding uncovered until puffed and golden, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool slightly (pudding will fall).
Rum Sauce: Stir brown sugar and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup cream, rum, and cinnamon and bring to a simmer. Simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 5 minutes. Serve on top of the bread pudding, warm. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Totally the Bomb.

Garlic Noodles

Recipe adapted from Kirbie’s Cravings.

Garlic Noodles

Flavorful dish that can be used as a main dish or a side dish.

Course

Main Dish

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

5-10 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1 package yakisobi noodles
2 tsp parsley chopped
2 tbsp parmesan grated

Garlic Sauce

Course

Main Dish

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

5-10 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

1 package yakisobi noodles
2 tsp parsley chopped
2 tbsp parmesan grated

Garlic Sauce

Instructions

In a medium pot bring water to boil. Add noodles and cook until done, should be about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. In small saucepan, melt butter. Cook on medium heat and add garlic. Cook for a few minutes, don't fry should still be a yellowish color. Add remaining sauce and cook an additional minute. Brown sugar should be melted. In a large bowl pour sauce over the noodles and toss thoroughly. Add parsley and parmesan and blend. Ready to eat.

Recipe Notes

The fresh yakisobi noodles are usually in the grocery section.

Beef Stir Fry

Great weeknight meal. Fast and fresh.

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
5 Tbsp brown sugar
6 garlic cloves minced
1/2 tsp ginger
2 tsp rice vinegar
10 oz snow peas
4 Tbsp canola oil
10 oz mushrooms thinly sliced
1 lb sirloin steak thinly sliced

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
5 Tbsp brown sugar
6 garlic cloves minced
1/2 tsp ginger
2 tsp rice vinegar
10 oz snow peas
4 Tbsp canola oil
10 oz mushrooms thinly sliced
1 lb sirloin steak thinly sliced

Instructions

Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and rice vinegar in a bowl. Set aside.
Bring water in a medium pan to a boil. Add snow peas, boil them for 2 minutes, set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok until hot, add 2 Tbsp oil. Add mushrooms cook them on high heat, turning occasionally, until brown. Salt them midway, just a little. Remove, set aside.
To the same skillet, on high heat, add 2 Tbsp oil. Add the meat in two batches, not crowding the meat. Cook until nicely browned on both sides. With all the meat in the pan add the snow peas and mushrooms, then the sauce. Stir to combine, for about 1 minute. Turn off the heat. Cover with lid.
Serve with rice. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Julia's Album.