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Thai Coconut Chicken Stir-fry


Thai Coconut Chicken Stir-fry

  • By: Andrea D’Ambrosio, RD
  • Published: January 17, 2013

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Thai Coconut Chicken Stir-fry – This is anexquisite dishthat I prepared for my mother and served over a bed of rice along with a nice glass of red. Feel free to let your creativity be your guide by adding other veggies as well!


  • Prep time:20 minutes
  • Cook time:20 minutes
  • Serving:4

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 6-8 mushrooms sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped, fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil

Sauce (combine in measuring cup)

  • 2/3 cup coconut milk
  • 1 whole lime squeezed or juiced
  • 1-1/2 tbsp soya sauce (check for gluten if celiac or gluten intolerant)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed chili flakes
  • 2 tsp brown sugar

Directions:

  1. In a warm skillet add 1 tbsp of canola oil and sliced chicken breasts. Cook onmediumuntil no pink remains.
  2. Remove chicken from skillet when cooked and set aside in bowl.
  3. Cook brown rice according to instructions.
  4. In skillet sauté onions and red peppers until tender. Stir in mushrooms, garlic, and ginger and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add the sauce and chicken to the veggies in the skillet. Heat through.
  6. Place coconut chicken veggie mixture on top of a bed of brown rice
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Optional:Top with crushed nuts
 
Enjoy! 🙂
 
Ps. Recipe is also gluten-free for those on a special diet

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Andrea D'Ambrosio is a Registered Dietitian, health-enthusiast and adoring foodie. She started Dietetic Directions as a way to share science-based information mixed with inspirational content for lifelong change.

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