Asian Ginger Peanut Chicken And Rice Recipe

This easy ginger peanut chicken recipe is inspired by Asian flavors but created with a holistic nutrition approach, using whole ingredients that support your gut, hormones, and overall wellness.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Asian-Inspired, Chinese, Fusion, Thai

Servings

Calories 530 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken & Rice Ingredients

1 pound chicken, breast
1 cup rice, jasmine
2 cups broth, chicken
2 cloves garlic, fresh (minced)
1 tablespoon ginger, fresh (grated)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or sesame oil)
2 tablespoons tamari, gluten-free
1 pinch sea salt, fine
1 pinch black pepper, ground

Peanut Sauce Ingredients

¼ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons tamari, gluten-free
1 tablespoon lime, juice (or rice vinegar)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
1 teaspoon ginger, fresh
½ cup water (warm)

Optional Toppings

onions, green
cilantro
carrots (shredded)
cucumber (slices)
lime, wedge
peanuts (crushed)

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Instructions

Cook The Rice
In a pot, combine rice and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until fluffy (about 15–20 minutes).
Cook The Chicken
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked.
Add Flavor
Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Make The Peanut Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, tamari, vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, and warm water until smooth and creamy.
Combine
Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and simmer for a few minutes until everything is coated.
Assemble
Serve the chicken over rice and top with fresh herbs, veggies, and a squeeze of lime.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 46gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 779mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg

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