Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts, aromatic jasmine rice, and creamy coconut milk, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Introduce the chicken breasts, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on both sides.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring gently to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred, and set aside.
- Stir in jasmine rice, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Incorporate shredded chicken back into the pot, mixing well.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges and consider adding vegetables like bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken, Rice, Family Meal, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe
