Coconut Chicken and Rice: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Comfort Food
Coconut Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy rice, all soaked in a rich and creamy coconut sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs, cook until browned on both sides.
- Stir in curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add rice, coconut milk, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and chicken is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in coconut milk for a few hours.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe