Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken: Easy Flavorful Dish with Rice
A delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring spiced coconut basil chicken served with rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the coconut milk, basil, curry powder, garlic, and ginger to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken thighs until they are fully cooked and golden brown, about 7-10 minutes on each side.
- Serve the chicken over the jasmine rice, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add chopped chili peppers to the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg