Coconut Chicken and Rice: The Best Comfort Food You’ll Love
This coconut chicken and rice recipe is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, offering a fragrant and creamy experience that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: gluten-free
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add jasmine rice, coconut milk, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the dish sit for 5 minutes after cooking before serving.
- This dish pairs well with fresh cilantro as a garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken and Rice, comfort food, easy recipe