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Lemongrass Chicken with Coconut Rice

Fragrant Thai-style chicken marinated in lemongrass, garlic, and ginger, served over creamy coconut rice.

Lemongrass Chicken with Coconut Rice

Total

50 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 1

    Mince lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and chili. Mix with coconut aminos, lime juice, and avocado oil.

  2. 2

    Coat chicken thighs in the marinade and rest 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook jasmine rice in coconut milk with a pinch of salt and water per package directions.

  4. 4

    Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.

  5. 5

    Rest chicken 5 minutes, then slice.

  6. 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

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Fat28 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium780 mg

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