Description
Ginger Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender ground chicken coated in a sticky, gingery peanut sauce, served over fragrant coconut jasmine rice and topped with fresh herbs, chopped peanuts, and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While the rice cooks, heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Pour over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- To serve, scoop coconut rice into bowls, top with ginger peanut chicken, chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add sriracha or more red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can substitute ground turkey or tofu for the chicken.
- Make the rice ahead and reheat for quick weeknight meals.
- Garnish with sliced green onions for added crunch and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: ginger peanut chicken, coconut rice, easy dinner, Asian chicken bowl, peanut sauce chicken