Trader Joe's Quick Thai Coconut Chicken with Jasmine Rice
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Quick Thai Coconut Chicken with Jasmine Rice
Ingredients
For the Thai Coconut Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can Trader Joe's Organic Coconut Milk, (13.5 fluid ounces)
- 1 jar Trader Joe's Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce, (13.5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Organic Vegetable Broth
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
For the Jasmine Rice
- 1 1/2 cups Trader Joe's Organic Jasmine Rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Roasted Cashews, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the jasmine rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
While the rice cooks, prepare the chicken: Heat the Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the sliced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the grated fresh ginger and minced garlic, and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Pour in the Trader Joe's Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce, Trader Joe's Organic Coconut Milk, and Trader Joe's Organic Vegetable Broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Serve the Thai Coconut Chicken over the fluffy jasmine rice. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and optional chopped Trader Joe's Roasted Cashews.
⏱️ 2 min
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Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Quick Thai Coconut Chicken with Jasmine Rice
Ingredients
For the Thai Coconut Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can Trader Joe's Organic Coconut Milk, (13.5 fluid ounces)
- 1 jar Trader Joe's Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce, (13.5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Organic Vegetable Broth
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
For the Jasmine Rice
- 1 1/2 cups Trader Joe's Organic Jasmine Rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Roasted Cashews, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the jasmine rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
While the rice cooks, prepare the chicken: Heat the Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the sliced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the grated fresh ginger and minced garlic, and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Pour in the Trader Joe's Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce, Trader Joe's Organic Coconut Milk, and Trader Joe's Organic Vegetable Broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Stir occasionally.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Serve the Thai Coconut Chicken over the fluffy jasmine rice. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and optional chopped Trader Joe's Roasted Cashews.
⏱️ 2 min