comment icon 210 more comments This juicy, quick-marinated, ginger-spiked chicken on a bed of THE MOST LUSH coconut jasmine rice, with speckles of crunchy peanuts, bright fresh cilantro, and lime squeezers is coming to save your day.
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Why This Recipe Is Weeknight-Fancy SOS
We are definitely ride-or-die for weeknight-easy meals but it’s definitely a bonus when it can still feel a little fancy-adjacent, you know? A little elevated. We also love a frozen pizza or an “ok, it’s popcorn for dinner!” kind of night, too…but it’s nice when that level of ease can also be lovely and delicious and look harder than it was. So, that’s the sweet spot these SOS recipes are always kinda going for. To bring this lil’ gem together: That’s really just about it, a simple 1-2-3! You’ll toss your peanuts and greens in there once the chicken thighs are cooked through. We love a cilantro/green onion blend but we’ve also done it with spinach for an A+ situation. Whatever you love! Top with more peanuts, more lime squeezes, everything spilling over that fluffy, luscious coconut rice…ok, YES, SOS. We see you.
How To Make Coconut Rice (And Why It’s Heaven)
We really don’t know what to say about this coconut rice other than we…never stop thinking about it? Like, awkwardly so. Have you tried this other SOS fave with coconut rice? Oof. It’s still an easy Instant Pot button-push away (or rice cooker/stove top if you prefer), so no extra work, but it IS extra luxe. That coconut milk just replaces part of the cooking liquid – yep, it’s that simple – and the result is out of this world. It doesn’t turn out creamy exactly, but it is just sort of…velvety? Is that a thing? So satisfying and rich that you don’t need any kind of extra sauce on the chicken, except for a lime squeeze or two for brightness. We are so very star-eyes about all of it.
What To Serve With This Ginger Peanut Chicken
Everything absolutely shines as is, but if you’d like to get some extra green on the table alongside, some roasted broccoli or maybe some seared green beans might be nice. There’s always another of our SOS-iest faves: this simple green salad. Simple, lovely, a never-fail. Do you want to pile the rice/chicken in a lettuce wrap? Hello, yes you’re a genius! Does extra-good puppy chow count as a side-dish? It does now. Do you want to just open a bag of baby carrots because hey, you already accomplished a lot with this dinner? Have at it! You win. Always. Welcome to the almost end of winter. Let’s really celebrate with some easy dinner wins. 🏆
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1 1/4 pounds chicken thighs, fat trimmed, cut into small bite-sized pieces 1-inch piece of ginger, grated 3 green onions, thinly sliced (white parts and green parts separated) zest and juice of 1-2 limes 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil 2–3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 cup spinach, bok choy, etc.
Coconut Rice
2 cups white or jasmine rice 1 1/2 cups water 1 can coconut milk a pinch of salt
