ginger-lime chicken with coconut rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 limes, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
• 1 3/4 cups coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a glass bowl, mix chicken breast cubes with lime juice, lime zest, and grated ginger. let marinate for about 20 minutes.
• in a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk and sugar over medium-high heat. bring to a simmer. stir in the jasmine rice, reduce heat to low, and cook tightly covered for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. remove from the heat and fluff rice with a fork; cover, and keep warm.
• in a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. add chicken and marinade. stir fry until the chicken is nicely browned, about 3 minutes. drizzle the honey the chicken and continue to stir-fry for another minute or so, being careful not to let the honey burn. remove from the heat and sprinkle with coconut.
• serve hot with the coconut rice on the side.