Name: Chicken with Peanut Sauce & Snow Pea Coconut Rice
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup unsweetened lite coconut milk; 0.75 cup uncooked long grain rice; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 2.25 cups 2-inch bias-sliced fresh snow pea pods; 2 tablespoons sliced or slivered almonds, toasted; 2 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (8 to 10 ounces total); 0.125 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.25 cup unsweetened light coconut milk; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 cup Snow Pea & Coconut Rice; 1 tablespoon chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Chicken with Peanut Sauce & Snow Pea Coconut Rice

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An entree that's sure to please picky eaters at your table, this Thai-inspired chicken recipe with coconut rice and snow peas is a great choice for a weeknight dinner. Double the chicken to serve more or to have extra on hand to pair with the leftover rice the next day.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 7, 2019

Active Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free

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Ingredients

Snow Pea & Coconut Rice

1 cup water
1 cup unsweetened lite coconut milk
¾ cup uncooked long grain rice
½ teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups 2-inch bias-sliced fresh snow pea pods
2 tablespoons sliced or slivered almonds, toasted

Chicken & Peanut Sauce

2 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (8 to 10 ounces total)
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup unsweetened light coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 tablespoon peanut butter
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup Snow Pea & Coconut Rice
1 tablespoon chopped dry-roasted peanuts (Optional)

Directions

To Prepare Rice: In a medium saucepan combine the water, coconut milk, rice and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
Place pea pods on top of rice. Cover and cook about 5 minutes more or until rice and vegetables are nearly tender; there may still be some liquid. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Gently stir to combine and sprinkle with toasted nuts.
Meanwhile, prepare the chicken: Sprinkle chicken with the salt. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet. Add the chicken; reduce heat to medium. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once halfway through cooking time. Remove the chicken from the skillet; cover to keep warm.
Add ginger and garlic to the skillet; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Whisk together coconut milk, 1 tablespoon cilantro, the peanut butter, ground pepper, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Add mixture to the skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until bubbly.
Slice the chicken. Place the chicken atop 1 cup Snow Pea & Coconut Rice (reserve leftovers for another use) and top the with the sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro and, if desired, peanuts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217	Calories
9g	Fat
4g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 chicken breast half, 1 cup rice and 3 tablespoons sauce
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 28g	57%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Vitamin A 345IU	7%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Folate 16mcg	4%
Sodium 266mg	12%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 2mg	8%
Magnesium 47mg	11%
Potassium 376mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.