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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a more affordable protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free while salt is a basic alternative.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Marinate chicken in soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside.

In the same skillet, add shallots, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add tofu and tempeh, cooking until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk, lemongrass, and galangal; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add chili peppers and season with salt to taste.

Return chicken to the skillet, mixing everything together.

Garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts before serving.

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