Coconut Chicken & Rice
A comforting dish of tender chicken and fluffy rice in a rich, creamy coconut sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Add rice to the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, and soy sauce, then stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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