Ww 8 Points – Thai Coconut Chicken

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1
Ww 8 Points - Thai Coconut Chicken is a mouth-watering recipe, perfect for a quick family meal
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 onion , thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 lb asparagus , cut diagnolly into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup condensed unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce ( nam pla )
1/4 cup fresh purple basil or 1/4 cup green basil , chopped
2 cups cooked brown rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
362
Sugar
5g
Fat
17g
Ww 8 Points - Thai Coconut Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-prepare recipe that combines the fresh and aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine with tender and juicy chicken strips. This dish is tangy, creamy and just the right amount of spicy, all thanks to the unique blend of ingredients like fish sauce, basil, and red curry paste. Unlike many other Thai recipes, this dish is less time-consuming and can be cooked in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those who are looking to cook something wholesome yet quick for dinner.

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dust chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2.Add chicken to pan and sauté for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned.
3.Add onion, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, curry paste, cumin and asparagus to the pan. Sauté for a couple of minutes or until onion and asparagus become tender.
4.Add 1 tablespoon water and coconut milk and cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce is slightly thick.
5.Stir in the fish sauce and basil leaves.
6.Serve it hot over the cooked brown rice.

PROS

This recipe is a great way to enjoy chicken with a unique blend of traditional Thai flavors in a quick and easy way.

It is a low-calorie meal that is also a good source of protein.

Perfect for those who are following a healthy lifestyle or for those on a weight loss diet.

CONS

This recipe may not be spicy enough for those who like their food to be on the spicier side.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a low-calorie meal, high in dietary fiber and protein that can help keep you feeling full and satisfied for a longer time.
The asparagus in this recipe is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and potassium.
The coconut milk also provides healthy MCTs (medium chain triglycerides) that can help in weight loss, boost heart health, increase energy and improve digestion.

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