Thai Chicken Peanut Rice Skillet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Thai Chicken Peanut Rice Skillet
Description
This skillet meal starts by browning chicken pieces in sesame oil and soy sauce, adding garlic for aromatics. Uncooked rice is then combined with water, lime juice, and chopped vegetables before cooking covered until the rice is tender. Fresh mixed greens are stirred in near the end to wilt gently and add freshness.
The peanut sauce combines soy sauce, honey, lime juice, red pepper flakes, peanut butter, and water to create a creamy, zesty topping that complements the savory chicken and vegetables. Drizzling the sauce over the skillet before serving ties all the flavors together. Peanuts and cilantro garnish add crunch and herbaceous brightness.
Chicken can be omitted for a vegetarian variation by starting with step 2. The recipe serves as a complete meal that delivers protein, vegetables, and grains in a single dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast ,cut into 1" pieces
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce ,divided
- 1 clove garlic ,minced
- 2 cups long-grain rice can use white or brown, uncooked
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 lime ,juiced
- 1/2 cup carrot shredded
- 1/2 cup cabbage shredded
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mixed greens packed, Organicgirl Rebel Greens brand
For the peanut sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 lime juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon water ,plus more as needed
- peanuts ,for garnish
- cilantro ,for garnish
Instructions
- In a 12” pan or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add one tablespoon soy sauce. Add chicken to pan and cook until brown on both sides (doesn't need to be cooked through). Stir in garlic and cook one additional minute.
- Add rice, water, lime juice, carrots, cabbage and bell pepper to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 18 minutes.
- Add greens and remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, stir and cook for an addition three to five minutes, until rice is cooked through and greens are wilted.
- To make the peanut sauce, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, lime juice, red pepper flakes and peanut butter. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Drizzle peanut sauce over rice, garnish with peanuts and cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- You may omit the chicken to make a vegetarian version by starting with the rice and vegetables in step 2.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 790mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1650IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 42.9mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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