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Quick Ginger Chicken Stew

Quick Ginger Chicken Stew

with Jasmine Rice and Spinach
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on February 02, 2026
Calories
685 kcal
Protein
42.7g protein
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Soya
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

260 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

1 unit(s)

Lime

150 grams

Jasmine Rice

30 grams

Tomato Puree

15 grams

Ginger Puree

200 milliliter(s)

Coconut Milk

15 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

40 grams

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar

Energy (kJ)2866 kJ
Energy (kcal)685 kcal
Fat24.7 g
of which saturates20.2 g
Carbohydrate72.5 g
of which sugars6.4 g
Dietary Fibre3.9 g
Protein42.7 g
Salt3.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Pan
Kettle
Medium Saucepan

Instructions

Get Frying
1
  • Boil a half-full kettle. 
  • While it boils, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Once hot, fry the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat.
Rice On
2
  • Meanwhile, pour the boiled water into a saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat.
  • Boil the rice, 10-12 mins. 
  • Once cooked, drain and pop back in the pan. Cover.
  • In the meantime, quarter the lime.
Sauce Time
3
  • Add the tomato puree to the chicken. Cook, 30 secs.
  • Stir in the ginger puree, coconut milk, soy, chicken stock paste and sugar (see pantry). Simmer, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Cook the chicken so there's no pink in the middle.
  • Add the spinach in handfuls, making sure it’s piping hot, 1-2 mins.
  • Add a good squeeze of lime juice. Remove from the heat.
Dinner's Ready!
4
  • Share the rice between your bowls.
  • Top with the chicken stew.
  • Serve with any remaining lime quarters.
  • Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the ginger and lime flavours, though some found it too salty or strong-tasting.
  • Ease of prep: Customers praised the quick and easy preparation, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables like peppers or pak choi for variety and nutrition.
  • Portions: Some felt the portions were too small, particularly the amount of chicken provided.
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