How2Coupon: Cooking with Coupons: Thai Peanut Chicken served with Coconut Rice

So... I know I promised this recipe last week, but better late than never! This is one of my husband's favorite meals and I love how easy it is.

Thai Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice

1) First, drizzle some olive oil in a baking dish and add about 2 lbs of chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper and bake until thoroughly cooked (at about 400 degrees F.) Once cooked, cube the chicken into 1 inch pieces. *I used Zaycon chicken.

2) You will want to start your rice next, and since I always use my trusty rice-cooker, you might need to tweak the recipe for stove-top cooking. Combine together in rice cooker:

Two cups of basmati rice (I bought that giant bag at Costco)
One can of light coconut milk

*Trader Joe's brand is nice and cheap... Or, you can score a great deal on Amazon... Or, you could use the $0.50/1 Thai Kitchen product coupon at your local grocery store (or double at Albertsons!)

1/2 cup of chicken broth

*I buy this Pacific Natural Foods Organic Free Range Chicken Broth, 32-Ounce Containers (Pack of 12)when it goes on sale at Amazon; be sure to choose a "Subscribe and Save" option to save the most money!

1/2 a lime, juiced

*limes are 3/$1.00 at Safeway (ending today!)

3) Once the rice has begun to cook, combine the following ingredients in a large saute pan over medium-low heat:

One can of classic coconut milk
1/2 cup of chicken broth
1/2 cup of crunchy peanut butter

*I used this Skippy Peanut Butter, Natural Super Chunk, which is only $1.54 per jar when you choose a "Subscribe and Save" option and use promotional code TOTALUNI at checkout!

3 Tbls. of brown sugar

*You can use the $0.50/1 C&H coupon (find under zip code 98052)

1/2 a lime, juiced
salt and pepper, to taste

...and, the most essential ingredient: 1 Tbls. of Thai Red Curry Paste (use more if you like it spicy!)

*You can use the $0.50/1 Thai Kitchen product coupon to save on this product, too!

4) Once combined, add in the cubed chicken and one 8 oz. package of frozen green beans (which I got for free a few weeks ago). Simmer and stir until sauce thickens, then reduce to low until rice is done cooking.

5) Optional: I sometimes like to toast a small handful of shredded coconut over medium heat, and then fluff into the finished rice. It adds a wonderful sweetness and texture!