Ginger Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice

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Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(109)

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 1/4 pounds chicken thighs, fat trimmed, cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced (white parts and green parts separated)
  • Zest and juice of 1-2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup spinach, bok choy, etc.
  • 2 cups white or jasmine rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • A pinch of salt
DinnerSautéingIntermediateQuick and Easy
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Preparation

Chef’s notes

To cook the coconut rice on the stove or in a rice cooker:
Add 2 cups of rice, 1.5 cups of water, and a 14-ounce can of coconut milk to a large pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook the rice for about 15-20 minutes.
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