Savory-sweet Isan-inspired grilled chicken comes with jasmine rice and a crisp, spicy cucumber salad that highlights Washington’s midsummer produce.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $6–$8 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 590 calories per serving, with roughly 36 grams of protein, moderate carbohydrates, and a fresh serving of vegetables.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the chile heat while complementing the lime, herbs, and smoky chicken.
Details
Ingredients
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Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack1 lb $1.49
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Cucumber1 large $0.89
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Kroger® Jasmine Rice1/2 cup dry $3.89
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Fresh Organic Limes1 $1.29
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Organic Cilantro1/3 bunch $1.69
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Fresh Green Serrano Peppers1 small $3.99
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Garlic2 cloves
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Fish sauce2 tablespoons, divided
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Low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon
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Brown sugar2 teaspoons, divided
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Neutral cooking oil2 teaspoons
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Water3/4 cup
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and cilantro stems, chop the cilantro leaves, thinly slice the serrano, and halve the cucumber lengthwise before cutting it into thin half-moons.
- Mix the garlic, cilantro stems, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and oil. Coat the chicken thoroughly and marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes while heating a grill to medium-high.
- Rinse the rice, combine it with 3/4 cup water in a small covered saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cook for 12 minutes, then remove from the heat and let it stand covered for 10 minutes.
- Juice the lime into a bowl and stir in the remaining fish sauce and brown sugar. Add the cucumber, serrano, and cilantro leaves; toss well and let the salad stand while the chicken cooks.
- Clean and oil the grill grates. Grill the chicken with the lid closed for 6–8 minutes per side, until lightly charred and the thickest pieces register 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and rest it for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice and toss the cucumber salad once more, spooning some of its lime dressing over the vegetables.
- Plate the jasmine rice with the grilled chicken and a generous mound of cucumber salad; garnish with any remaining cilantro.