Lemongrass and Coconut Chicken
on Ginger Rice with Stir-fried Veggies- Soy
- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Sesame
Thai cuisine is known for its love of aromatic ingredients. In that spirit, we've packed this recipe with lemongrass, ginger, and garlic, which will have your kitchen smelling heavenly. Add some fluffy rice and veggies on the side, and you’ve got a meal that’s both delicious and satisfying!
Ingredients
310 g
Chicken Leg (Boneless)
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
400 mL
Coconut Milk
1 tbsp
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)
30 g
Ginger
1 tbsp
Thai Seasoning
(Contains: Sesame)
113 g
Snow Peas
113 g
Bok Choy, chopped
1 unit
Lemongrass
1 unit
Lime
Not included in your delivery
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
½ tsp
Sugar*
¼ tsp
Salt and Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Remove outer layer of lemongrass, then cut in half crosswise. Using the back of a wooden spoon forcefully tap the lemongrass to bruise. Trim snow peas. Zest, then juice half the lime (1 lime for 4ppl). Cut remaining lime into wedges. Peel, then mince or grate ginger 1 tbsp ginger (dbl for 4ppl).
Heat a medium pot over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4ppl), then rice and half the ginger. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 min. Add 1 1/4 cups water (dbl for 4ppl) and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4ppl), then the chicken. Cook, turning pieces over occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-5 min.** (TIP: Don't overcrowd the pan; cook the chicken in two batches if needed!)
Add lemongrass, ginger and Thai seasoning to the pan with chicken and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 min. Add coconut milk, soy sauce, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 tsp sugar (dbl both for 4ppl). Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium, then add snow peas and bok choy. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Remove and discard lemongrass. Stir in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in lime zest and season with salt. Divide rice between bowls. Top with lemongrass chicken and squeeze over a lime wedge, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Customers loved the aromatic Thai flavors, with many praising the lemongrass, coconut, and ginger combination.
- Ease of prep: Most found it quick and easy to make, though some noted it took longer than the stated time.
- Suggestions: Consider adding the snap peas later to keep them crisp; some recommended adding cashews or peanuts for crunch.
- Leftovers: Several mentioned it reheated well, with some saying the flavors improved the next day.
- Spice level: While some found it perfectly spiced, others wished for more heat; consider offering a spice customization option.
