Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini

Name: Ayam Serai dengan Nasi dan Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon paprika; garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste; olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed (optional), minced; one 1-inch knob of ginger, grated or minced; 2 tablespoons lemongrass or lemongrass paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; one 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut cream (similar to coconut milk, but NOT the same as cream of coconut, which is sweetened!); juice and zest of one lime; salt to taste; cilantro and/or basil, chopped; rice; zucchini or broccoli or a nice lil green salad

This Lemongrass Chicken with Rice and Zucchini is OMG-level good! Tender chicken thighs, sautéed and then simmered in a creamy coconut and lemongrass sauce, sits next to a steamy pile of jasmine rice, fresh herbs, and your choice of veg.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon paprika
garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste
olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed (optional), minced
one 1-inch knob of ginger, grated or minced
2 tablespoons lemongrass or lemongrass paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
one 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut cream (similar to coconut milk, but NOT the same as cream of coconut, which is sweetened!)
juice and zest of one lime
salt to taste
cilantro and/or basil, chopped
rice
zucchini or broccoli or a nice lil green salad

Steps

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken thighs, sprinkle with spices, and cook for 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Remove from pan. Once cooled, shred / pull into small bite-sized pieces.
Add the garlic, jalapeño, and ginger to the chicken pan (you don’t have to wipe it out – save all those good flavors). Sauté until fragrant. Add the lemongrass and brown sugar; stir to combine. Add coconut cream and bring to a low, gentle simmer. Season with lime zest, lime juice, and salt.
Add chicken back in to the sauce. Stir in some fresh cilantro or basil just before serving. Serve over rice with any veggies that you like (see zucchini directions in the notes section). And now enjoy this amazing flavor moment. ♡

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories44222% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 200

Per Serving Rp 50/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 400 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (7% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
boneless skinless chicken thighs	0.5 pounds	-	-
paprika	1 teaspoon	Rp 40.000/kg	Rp 200
garlic powder	-	-	-
olive oil	-	-	-
garlic	3 cloves	-	-
jalapeño	1	-	-
one 1-inch knob of ginger	-	-	-
lemongrass or lemongrass paste	2 tablespoons	-	-
brown sugar	1 tablespoon	-	-
one 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut cream	-	-	-
juice and zest of one lime	-	-	-
salt to taste	-	-	-
cilantro and/or basil	-	-	-
rice	-	-	-
zucchini or broccoli or a nice lil green salad	-	-	-