Coconut Chicken and Rice: A Deliciously Easy Comfort Dish
Coconut Chicken and Rice is a deliciously easy comfort dish that brings tropical flavors to your table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the chicken thighs, cooking until browned on both sides.
- Add jasmine rice to the skillet, followed by coconut milk and chicken broth. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Fluff the rice and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in coconut milk for a few hours before cooking.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken and Rice