Description
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken with creamy coconut milk and fluffy jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and zesty lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the jasmine rice until well combined with the chicken.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in coconut milk with a squeeze of lime juice before cooking. This dish is customizable with your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg