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thai-style coconut chicken with snow peas

Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

I've seen this same recipe on several websites, and they're all good and differ mostly in the herbs and liquids used to make the broth. In this recipe, the light coconut milk, ginger and zesty lime give this quick chicken dish a distinct Thai kick.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For thai-style coconut chicken with snow peas

  • 1 c
    jasmine rice or long-grain white rice
  • 1 (14-oz) can
    light coconut milk
  • 1 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 4 thin slice
    fresh ginger
  • 2 strips
    fresh lime peel (each 3 inches long)
  • 1 lb
    skinless, boneless chickenbreasts, cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
  • 6 oz
    (2 cups) snow peas, strings removed
  • 1 Tbsp
    reduced-sodium fish sauce
  • 1/4 c
    fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
  • 1 lg
    lime, quartered (to make 4 lime wedges, for garnish)

How To Make thai-style coconut chicken with snow peas

  • 1
    Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, stir together coconut milk, broth, cornstarch, ginger, and lime peel; heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute.
  • 3
    Add chicken and snow peas to skillet; cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes longer or until chicken loses its pink color throughout. Remove skillet from heat; stir in fish sauce and cilantro. Serve with rice and lime wedges.

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