Description
Coconut Chicken and Rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with creamy coconut milk and fragrant rice, making it a perfect dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) of coconut milk
- 1 lb of chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the coconut milk, chicken broth, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for a few hours before cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg