RECIPES

Lime, Baby Bok Choy & Chicken Curry with Brown Rice

This aromatic chicken curry is full of exotic flavours. The slight sweetness of baby bok choy balances beautifully with tart lime and spicy ginger, creating a healthy and delicious dish you’ll definitely want to add to your weekly recipe rotation. It’s a low fat, low cal version of your favourite takeaway dinner.

Prep Time

PT20M

Cook Time

PT45M

Serves

4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (0.5 kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) lime juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) tamari, light, gluten free
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) curry powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) sugar
  • 1 cup (250 mL) brown basmati rice
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 1 carrot(s), thinly sliced
  • 2 green onion(s), sliced
  • 2 cups (500 mL) baby bok choy, sliced
  • 2 cups (500 mL) green cabbage
  • 2 cups (500 mL) baby spinach
  • 2 cups (500 mL) mung bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) cilantro, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanuts, chopped
  • Instructions

    1. 1 Combine fresh lime juice, low sodium Tamari, grated ginger root, curry powder, minced garlic, cayenne and sugar for marinade in a medium size bowl.
    2. 2 Cut chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces and add to marinade. Refrigerate for a minimum of an hour and up to 3 hours.
    3. 3 Cook the brown rice in unsalted water for time specified on package - about 45 minutes.
    4. 4 Heat oil over high heat in a non-stick pan. Sauté chicken with marinade for 4 minutes, stirring often, until cooked through.
    5. 5 Stir in carrots and stir-fry another few minutes. Stir in green onions, baby bok choy and mung bean sprouts and stir-fry for another minute or two until tender crisp.
    6. 6 To serve press cooked rice into timbale molds or small bowl. Unmold to one side onto individual serving plates. Spread lime chicken curry around. Garnish with minced cilantro and chopped peanuts.