CURRIED PEANUT CHICKEN

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"This is a nice change from traditional grilled items," says Jennifer Myers. The Havertown, Pennsylvania reader sprinkles coconut and currants over a tasty combination of chicken and peppers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons curry powder
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut in half
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup dried currants
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, peanut butter and curry powder. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain chicken and discard marinade. Grill chicken and peppers, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and peppers are tender. , Warm the reserved marinade. Cut chicken and peppers into 1/2-in. strips; sprinkle with coconut and currants. Serve with rice and reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.