Lemongrass Chicken with Snow Peas and Jasmine Rice

Name: Lemongrass Chicken with Snow Peas and Jasmine Rice
Yield: serves 4, 1 cup chicken mixture and 1/2 cup rice per serving
Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked jasmine rice; 1 1/2 cups water and 2 cups water, divided use; 1 stalk lemongrass or 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups diced cooked skinless chicken, cooked without salt (3 to 4 ounces); 3 ounces snow peas, trimmed and cut into thin strips; 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

December 9, 2011

Transform leftover cooked chicken into a dish that will delight the senses with color, texture, aroma, and flavor. Lemongrass, Thai red curry paste, and coconut (our heart-healthy recipe uses coconut extract) are the popular Thai ingredients that do the trick.

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