Description
Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken With Rice is a flavorful dish combining tender chicken with aromatic spices, coconut milk, and fresh basil served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Stir in curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in coconut milk and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Add chopped basil and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken over rice and garnish with more basil if desired.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels according to your preference.
- Use boneless chicken for quicker cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken, Coconut Chicken, Thai Chicken, Chicken with Rice