Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups jasmine rice — dry
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 1/2 lb boneless and skinless chicken breast halves — cubed
- 1 cup snow peas
- 2 cups asparagus (1 in pieces)
- 14 oz light coconut milk
- 1 cup green onions — chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots — shredded
Thai Coconut Chicken is low in fat and makes for an amazing dinner recipe. Thai foods use coconut milk in plenty as an alternative to dairy products. Coconuts have a unique flavor and aroma that your kitchen will smell amazing when you are cooking this dish. Coconut milk brings a sophistication and an unparalleled taste to this chicken dish.
Health Benefits
- Coconut is considered a complete food since it is a powerhouse of vitamins, calories, and minerals. It is said that a single fruit can provide you with the recommended quantities of all essential nutrients!
- Lauric acid found in coconuts helps reduce bad cholesterol levels in the body and ensures that the arteries stay healthy.
- Coconut water is not only refreshing but also packs in enzymes, minerals, and electrolytes. It helps to improve digestion and boosts metabolism as well.
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How to make Thai Coconut Chicken
Serve the delicacy with some peanut coconut sauce. The sauce will be a perfect complement to the chicken making the meal complete and balanced. Trivia Did you know coconut trees can be either dwarf or tall? Make no mistake, though: even the dwarf trees can rise up to 60 feet. The tall ones, you ask? Well, they go over 98 feet! |
