Description
This Coconut Chicken and Rice dish is a delightful blend of spices, tender chicken, and creamy coconut milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let the spices bloom for about a minute.
- Toss in the chicken pieces and stir to coat them in the spices. Cook until the chicken is just beginning to brown on the outside, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the rice, coconut milk, and chicken broth. Give everything a good stir, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Let it simmer for about 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- When the rice is done, stir in the frozen peas. Cover again and let it sit for another 5 minutes off the heat.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with fresh lime wedges for a pop of brightness. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a family dinner or meal prep for the week.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with vegetables and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg