Lemongrass Chicken with Coconut Rice
Fragrant Thai-style chicken marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and ginger, served over creamy coconut rice.

Total
50 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 1 whole red chili
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 whole lime
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Mince lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and chili. Mix with coconut aminos, lime juice, and avocado oil.
- 2
Coat chicken thighs in the marinade and rest 15 minutes.
- 3
Cook jasmine rice in coconut milk with a pinch of salt and water per package directions.
- 4
Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- 5
Rest chicken 5 minutes, then slice.
- 6
Serve over coconut rice, drizzled with pan juices and topped with cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
720
36% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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