Almond Butter Chicken

BY EMEALS

INGREDIENTS 

½ cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter

3 Tbsp less sodium soy sauce

3 Tbsp lemon juice

2 Tbsp water

1½ Tbsp maple syrup

1 Tbsp sesame oil

2 tsp ground ginger

½ tsp salt, divided

3 cloves garlic, minced

2¼ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine almond butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, water, syrup, oil, ginger, ¼ tsp salt, and garlic.

2. Sprinkle chicken with ¼ tsp salt. Cook in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side or until browned.

3. Add almond butter mixture to skillet, turning to coat chicken. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated and chicken is done.