
By Pinch of Yum
Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:20min
This Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini is OMG-level good! Tender chicken thighs, sautéed and then simmered in a creamy coconut and lemongrass sauce, sits next to a steamy pile of jasmine rice, fresh herbs, and your choice of veg.
Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:09:24 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
40
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories505.3 kcal (25%)
Total Fat32.3 g (46%)
Carbs15.7 g (6%)
Sugars4.9 g (5%)
Protein36.3 g (73%)
Sodium578.3 mg (29%)
Fiber1.1 g (4%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1.5 poundsboneless skinless chicken thighs

1 teaspoonpaprika

garlic powder

onion powder

salt

pepper
to taste

olive oil

3cloves garlic
minced

1jalapeño
ribs and seeds removed, optional, minced

1 x 1 inchginger
knob, grated or minced

2 tablespoonslemongrass
or lemongrass paste

1 tablespoonbrown sugar

1 x 14 ouncecan unsweetened coconut cream
similar to coconut milk, but NOT the same as cream of coconut, which is sweetened!)

1lime
juice and zest of

salt
to taste

cilantro
chopped

basil

rice

zucchini
or broccoli or a nice lil green salad
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