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Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini

Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini

This Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini dish is a vibrant culinary experience bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • garlic powder to taste
  • onion powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients
  • olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced optional
  • 1 inch knob of ginger, grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemongrass or lemongrass paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 14 ounces unsweetened coconut cream
  • 1 juice of lime
  • 1 zest of lime
  • salt to taste
For Serving
  • cilantro and/or basil, chopped for serving
  • rice for serving
  • zucchini or broccoli or a green salad for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken thighs, sprinkle with spices, and cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Remove from pan and shred into small bite-sized pieces.
  2. In the same pan, add minced garlic, jalapeño, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant. Add lemongrass and brown sugar; stir to combine. Add coconut cream and bring to a low simmer. Season with lime zest, lime juice, and salt.
  3. Add shredded chicken back to the sauce. Stir in chopped cilantro or basil just before serving. Serve over rice with the vegetables of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is adaptable and can be customized with different proteins or vegetables according to your taste.

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