# Components:
→ Coconut Rice
01 - 1.5 cups jasmine rice
02 - 1 can (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water
04 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
→ Chicken
05 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
06 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
11 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Peanut Sauce
13 - 0.33 cup creamy peanut butter
14 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
16 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
17 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or fresh lime juice
18 - 0.33 cup warm water
19 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
20 - 1 garlic clove, minced
→ Vegetables and Garnish
21 - 1 cup shredded carrots
22 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
23 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
24 - 0.33 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
25 - 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
26 - 2 green onions, sliced
27 - Lime wedges for serving
28 - 1 cup edamame, steamed (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, warm water, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined. Adjust thickness with additional water as needed.
05 - Divide coconut rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with cooked chicken, shredded carrots, sliced bell pepper, sliced cucumber, and steamed edamame if desired.
06 - Drizzle peanut sauce generously over each bowl. Garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped roasted peanuts, sliced green onions, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
