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Easy Thai Chicken and Rice on 100 Days of Real Food
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Easy Thai Chicken & Rice

I'm a big fan of Thai food and all the flavorful sauces, so I am excited to share the outcome of this Easy Thai Chicken and Rice recipe with you!
CourseDinner
CuisineThai
MethodFreezer Friendly
DietDairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice jasmine or basmati, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass outer layers removed and core finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts cut into thick strips (or thighs)
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms stemmed and sliced
  • 1 handful cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan (with sides and a lid), whisk together the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, and garlic. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the chicken and the mushrooms to the pan and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Flip over the pieces of chicken, cover the pan, and cook for 5 or 6 minutes more until the chicken is done (no longer pink) all the way through.
  • Pour the chicken mixture over the cooked rice, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with a side of green veggies. 

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Easy Thai Chicken & Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 109mg36%
Sodium 912mg40%
Potassium 999mg29%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 42g84%
Vitamin A 120IU2%
Vitamin C 7.4mg9%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.