Sautéed, boneless chicken breast strips, tender-crisp veggies and a ginger flavor-infused broth are combined with a pureed mixture of jalapeno peppers, coconut milk and fresh cilantro. Served with jasmine rice, this dish is bursting with fantastic flavors!
Preparation Time
35 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
552 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the rice according to the package directions, adding the turmeric to the cooking water.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, stirring often. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Step 3
Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Add the eggplant, red pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the broth and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Place the coconut milk, jalapeno peppers and cilantro into a blender. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth.
Step 5
Stir the coconut milk mixture in the skillet. Return the chicken to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is cooked through. Serve the chicken mixture with the rice.
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch-long strips
1 large onion, cut in half and into 1/2-inch-thick slices