Description
Experience an explosion of flavors with this Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini dish. The tender chicken, infused with aromatic lemongrass, pairs perfectly with fluffy jasmine rice and vibrant zucchini. This easy-to-make recipe transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a delightful culinary adventure, making it the ideal centerpiece for gatherings or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, minced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; mince garlic and ginger.
- 2. Create the marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and minced lemongrass. Mix well and marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- 3. Cook the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- 4. Add zucchini: Stir in sliced zucchini when the chicken is almost cooked through. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until zucchini is slightly tender but still crisp.
- 5. Cook jasmine rice: Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions in a separate pot.
- 6. Serve: Plate jasmine rice first; top with the chicken and zucchini mixture. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg