Description
A delightful dish that combines creamy coconut milk with tender chicken and rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics in a large pan with a drizzle of oil over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken, seasoning both sides with salt and pepper for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Add the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring gently to combine, and bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add the rice, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve the chicken on top, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For variations, consider substituting chicken for shrimp or tofu, or adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken, Rice, Tropical Recipe, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal