thai-style coconut chicken with snow peas

12 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Apr 21, 2016

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.

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make thai-style coconut chicken with snow peas

  • Step 1
    Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Diet: Low Fat
Culture: Thai
Method: Stove Top

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