Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini

Name: Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon paprika; garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste; olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed (optional), minced; one 1-inch knob of ginger, grated or minced; 2 tablespoons lemongrass or lemongrass paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; one 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut cream (similar to coconut milk, but NOT the same as cream of coconut, which is sweetened!); juice and zest of one lime; salt to taste; cilantro and/or basil, chopped; rice; zucchini or broccoli or a nice lil green salad

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: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:04:42 GMT