Chicken with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size strips
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Prep time: 15 minutes
   Cooking time: 15 minutes
   
   1. Trim green beans and break into small pieces. In a wok or heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, toss the chicken with the curry powder. Place chicken in wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the beans and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes.
   
   2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, the peanut butter, and the soy sauce. Pour the mixture into wok, bring it to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the beans are tender.
   
   3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley, and sprinkle remaining parsley on top.
   
   How kids can help: Help trim green beans; break beans into pieces; whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, and soy sauce.
   
   TIP: To speed up cooking, do prep work the night before: Slice meat, dice veggies, and stir together sauce ingredients, then store them in separate bowls in the fridge.