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