Description
A delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken simmered in creamy coconut milk, served over fragrant jasmine rice.
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 ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken over rice, drizzled with coconut sauce and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Medium heat is key to avoid cooking chicken too quickly. Double the recipe for larger servings. You can add veggies or spice for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing & Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: coconut chicken, one-pan meal, family dinner, comfort food, quick dinner