14 oz can unsweetened coconut milk, regular or low-fat
1 Tbs curry powder
1 Tbs lime juice
1 Tbs fish sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
2 Tbs brown sugar
12 red lettuce leaves, rinsed
1 medium head lettuce, shredded
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup mint leaves, torn
1/3 cup peanuts, finely chopped
Sweet and Sour Cilantro Dressing
2/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cilantro, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili paste
1/3 cup safflower oil
Directions
Rinse chicken, pat dry. Split chicken in half with a large, sharp
knife. In a large bowl whisk curry powder into coconut milk. Blend in lime juice, fish sauce,
garlic, cilantro and brown sugar. Add chicken, turning to coat in marinade. Cover bowl;
refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat charcoal grill or oven broiler. Place chicken on grill or
broiler, skin side down. Turn after about 10 minutes. Cook until juices run clear or fork can
be inserted in chicken with ease, about 30 minutes. Cool chicken slightly; cut into
strips.
Prepare dressing. Arrange lettuce leaves on 6 plates. Combine strands
of lettuce, bell pepper and mint; portion onto lettuce leaves. Scatter chicken on top.
Sprinkle with peanuts; serve with dressing.
Sweet and Sour Cilantro Dressing
Combine all ingredients; stir until sugar dissolves. Makes about 1
cup.
Nutrition note: Nutriton calculation based on boned, skinless
chicken.
Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 764
Calories from Fat 303 (40%)
% Daily Value*
58%Total Fat 38g
75%Saturated
Fat 15.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Monounsaturated Fat 12.4g
18%Cholesterol 53mg
24%Sodium 568mg
152%Potassium 5321mg
31%Total
Carbohydrate 94g
140%Dietary
Fiber 34.9g
Sugars 16g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
86%Protein 43g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires June 2009.
