Description
A comforting one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the jasmine rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for a few minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for an hour before cooking for added flavor. Adjust liquid amounts according to preference and experiment with spices for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg