Malaysian Chili-Lime Chicken Stir-Fry
A fast Malaysian-inspired chicken stir-fry with crisp July cucumber, sweet corn, lime, and a glossy chili-soy sauce over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
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Organic Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs12 ounces $7.49
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Organic Slicing Cucumbers1 large $1.10
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Bi-color Corn1 ear $0.79
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Organic Jasmine Thai White Rice1/2 cup dry $4.19
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Lime1 $0.69
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Cilantro Bunch1/4 cup chopped $1.19
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Low-sodium soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons
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Honey or brown sugar2 teaspoons
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Sambal oelek or chili-garlic sauce1 to 2 teaspoons
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Cornstarch1 teaspoon
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Ground turmeric1/2 teaspoon
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Garlic2 cloves
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon
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Kosher saltas needed
Instructions
- Thinly slice the chicken. Halve the cucumber lengthwise and cut it into thick half-moons; slice the corn kernels from the cob, mince the garlic, chop the cilantro, and cut the lime in half.
- Rinse the rice and combine it with 3/4 cup water and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes while you stir-fry.
- Whisk the soy sauce, honey, sambal, cornstarch, turmeric, 2 tablespoons water, and juice from half the lime in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in one layer and stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and cooked to 165°F; transfer it to a plate.
- Add the corn to the hot skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cucumber and stir-fry for 2 minutes more, keeping it crisp; stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, stir the sauce again, and pour it in. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes, until glossy and thickened; remove from the heat and fold in half the cilantro.
- Fluff the rice and divide it between two bowls. Spoon over the chicken and vegetables, then finish with the remaining cilantro and lime wedges.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: About $11–$16
Health notes: About 570 calories and 32 grams of protein per serving, with moderate fiber from the cucumber and corn.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the chili heat and complements the sweet corn and lime.