Lime And Coconut Chicken
This recipe brings together zesty lime, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic coriander to create a delicious Thai-inspired dish. Tender pieces of chicken are cooked to golden-brown perfection in a flavorful sauce, then served over fluffy brown rice for a satisfying meal that's bursting with fresh Asian flavors. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that will transport your taste buds to Thailand in no time.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 free-range chicken beasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150ml low fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
- 4 tbsp roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 4 spring onions, finely sliced
- 300g brown rice
Instructions
- 1.Place the chicken pieces, lime zest and juice ito a large bowl and toss through to coat thoroughly
- 2.Heat the olive oil in a large deep frying pan or wok over a high heat. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, until golden-brown all over
- 3.Add coconut milk, fish sauce, two tablespoons of the coriander and half of the spring onions and stir-fry for a further 2-3 minutes on a lower heat, until the chicken is cooked through
- 4.Meanwhile, boil the rice in a large saucepan according to packet instructions, or until the grains are tender, then drain
- 5.To serve, share the rice out evenly between three or four dishes and spoon over portions of the lime and coconut chicken. Sprinkle with remaining coriander and the remaining spring onions and serve
Yield
Serves 4
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