1cupvanilla coconut milk (I used So Delicious Sugar-Free β but any will work)
2teaspoonsfreshly grated ginger
1cupuncooked jasmine rice (I used Brown Jasmine Rice found at Trader Joe's)
2tablespoonssweetened coconut flakes
ΒΌcupcashews, crushed
FOR THE CHICKEN STIR FRY:
2tablespoonspacked dark brown sugar
2tablespoonsgluten free soy sauce
1tablespoonfish sauce
1tablespoonrice vinegar
1tablespoonsriracha or red chili sauce
1teaspoonsdark sesame oil
3/4teaspooncornstarch
2teaspoonscoconut or olive oil, divided
1poundJust BARE Chicken Breasts, cut into chunks or bite sized pieces
2clovesgarlic, minced
8ouncessugar snap peas
2cupsfresh broccoli florets
1red bell pepper, sliced
1tablespoonsesame seeds
1/4cupsliced green onions, if desired
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring coconut milk, chicken broth, and ginger to a boil. Once at a boil, add rice, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook as directed on rice package or until rice is light and fluffy; mine usually takes 30 minutes or so. Once done cooking stir in coconut flakes and crushed cashews.
While the rice is cooking, you can prepare the chicken stir-fry: In a medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili sauce (sriracha), sesame oil, and cornstarch; set aside.
Heat a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add in 1 teaspoon of your coconut or olive oil. Once oil is hot and shimmering, add chicken and cook until done β about 4-5 minutes. Remember to stir the chicken every so often while cooking.
Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate for later.
Add in another teaspoon of coconut or olive oil to the pan and add in garlic, snap peas, bell pepper, and broccoli; cook for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are desired consistency.
Next add in brown sugar- soy sauce mixture to the veggies and stir until the sauce thickens up a bit β about a minute or two.
Finally add in chicken and toss all together to coat chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Divide evenly into 4 bowls - top with green onions if desired.
Notes
This meal can be gluten free, just make sure to purchase all gluten free items like soy sauce, chicken broth, etc.Feel free to use any coconut milk. I find that the vanilla coconut milk adds a nice sweetness to the rice. I buy Sugar Free Vanilla Coconut Milk from Whole Foods, but any coconut milk should work. You can even use the light canned coconut milk; however, I wouldn't suggest full fat if you are trying to watch your caloric intake.