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Expand1 pound whole wheat spaghetti or thin spaghetti, prepared according to directions, 1/2 cup cooking water reserved (I like Garofalo and Rustichella D'Abruzzo brands but any Italian brand should be fine) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
1 onion, diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large clove garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large head broccoli (should be about 4 - 6 cups - I like a lot), cut into florets and lightly steamed Ask a question about this ingredient
6 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient
2 scallions, chopped (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
In a wok or deep saute pan coated with the peanut or canola oil, cook chicken pieces over high heat until chicken is just turning white, about 5 - 7 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the onion and garlic to the pan and continue to cook until onion is soft and chicken is cooked all the way through. If the pan seems dry, add a splash of soy sauce.
Ask a question about this stepAdd steamed broccoli to the pan and lower burner to medium.
Ask a question about this stepIn a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, and lemon juice to make a paste. Add the mixture to the pan and mix well, adding 1/4 to 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water to thin the sauce. Make sure broccoli and chicken pieces are well coated.
Ask a question about this stepServe over the whole wheat pasta with sriracha sauce on the side for those who prefer a hotter dish. Garnish with scallions.
Ask a question about this stepso glad you liked it gmwillis! And, thanks for letting me know.
Thank you so much for sharing a delicious recipe using everyday ingredients. I will add this to the rotation!
Thanks Lindsey! Hope you like it.
Thrilled you liked it aargersi! Thanks.
Great! Hope you like it.
Wow, I missed this when you first posted it, sounds wonderful and yes, we DO have all of this in the pantry ... saved to recipes!!!!
Marion is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at NYU and the author of several books on food policy, including Safe Food and What To Eat.
Excellent quick evening meal. We will make this again!!!!