Chicken Satay

So, here is the first recipe on our new blog. I am trying to stick with inexpensive, quick meals that the whole family can enjoy. Feeding a family of six and making it so that everyone enjoys it can sometimes be challenge. However, if you teach them when they’re young to eat a variety of vegetables and things other than mac and cheese and hotdogs, they usually don’t complain too much.The recipe for today came from one of the many paleo sites on the web. There are several with some really great, simple recipes and most are completely free!

The main dish was chicken satay. (I made an extra serving and it was just enough for the six of us) It was fairly easy to prepare and turned out pretty tasty. Here’s what you need:

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbs olive oil, divided
• 3 tbs lemon juice, divided
• 4 large boneless skinless chicken-breasts (about 1 1/2 bs)
• 1 medium-size onion
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 cup almond butter

Combine cumin, salt, 2 tbs oil, 2 tbs lemon juice, add chicken and marinate10 minutes. Broil chicken until tender, flipping when halfway done.For the sauce: Heat 1 tbs oil over medium heat and saute the onion until golden, stir in water, garlic powder, and 1 tbs lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and beat in almond butter until melted. Serve warm. 4 adult servings.

For the side dish I made some steamed carrots and added honey and dill. Very yummy!

I am known for adding some raw spinach on the side as a standard staple for just about every meal, and top it off with some olive oil and vinegar. The whole meal was satisfying and filling.

No meal is complete without a glass of wine.