Description
Curried Coconut Chicken and Rice is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with fragrant spices and creamy coconut milk over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chopping the onion.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the curry powder, turmeric, and cumin, stirring to combine. Allow the spices to toast for about 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Once simmering, stir in the jasmine rice, ensuring it is well combined with the sauce.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Gently fold in the frozen peas during the last few minutes of cooking, allowing them to warm through.
- Taste and adjust with more salt or pepper if needed.
- Once everything is cooked through, remove from heat, and let it sit for a few minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh cilantro for added flavor.
- Serve with lime wedges for a zesty touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg