Coconut Lime Chicken With Bok Choy And Brown Rice
A comforting, balanced meal featuring tender chicken and vibrant bok choy simmered in a zesty coconut broth. Served over hearty brown rice for stable energy.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftover cooked brown rice tends to dry out in the fridge; splashing a tablespoon of water over it before reheating brings back its fluffy texture.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep clove fresh garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat the cooking oil in a large…
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Heat the cooking oil in a large…
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan and sauté until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the dried ground ginger and garlic powder, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in the coconut milk
Pour in the coconut milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and let the sauce come to a gentle simmer.
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Add the chopped baby bok choy to…
Add the chopped baby bok choy to the skillet. Cover with a lid and let it steam in the coconut broth for 3 to 4 minutes, until the greens are vibrant and the stems are tender.
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Taste the sauce and add a pinch…
Taste the sauce and add a pinch more salt if needed. Divide the warm cooked brown rice between two plates and top generously with the coconut lime chicken and bok choy.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Leftover cooked brown rice tends to…
Leftover cooked brown rice tends to dry out in the fridge; splashing a tablespoon of water over it before reheating brings back its fluffy texture.
To save time on weeknights
To save time on weeknights, buy pre-cooked frozen brown rice or batch-cook a large portion of grains on Sunday.
The coconut milk broth is delicious
The coconut milk broth is delicious, but it can separate if boiled too hard. Keep the heat at a gentle simmer once it is added to the pan.
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