THAI COCONUT CHICKEN

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This dish is super easy and lower in fat too!

Provided by Amy Brolsma

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups dry jasmine rice
3 cups water
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 cups 1 inch pieces asparagus
1 cup snow peas
½ cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped green onions
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk

Steps:

In a 2 quart saucepan, combine water and rice. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
In a medium size bowl, combine the chicken and curry powder, and toss to coat.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook the chicken, stirring frequently, over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Mix in the asparagus, snow peas, carrots and green onions; cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk , continue cooking until sauce is hot, and chicken is cooked through. Serve over the hot, cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Carbohydrate 91.4 g, Cholesterol 98.8 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 50.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 140.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g