Description
Creamy Coconut Chicken with Rice is a delightful and comforting dish that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. This easy one-pan recipe transforms tender chicken into a creamy masterpiece, thanks to the rich coconut milk and zesty lime sauce. Perfect for everything from casual weeknight meals to elegant dinner parties, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table. With a preparation time of just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh herbs for an added touch of brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime juice; bring to a gentle simmer and cook for another 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
- Spoon chicken and sauce over rice; garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg