Description
If you’re in search of a dish that perfectly balances comfort, flavor, and simplicity, Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken with Rice is your answer. This delightful recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut sauce infused with aromatic spices and fresh basil. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that will warm your heart. Quick to prepare, this dish takes only 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. With the option to customize ingredients to fit your tastes, you can easily cater to even the pickiest eaters. Trust me; once you serve this dish, your family will be begging for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Fresh basil and lime juice for garnish
- Cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until softened (3-4 minutes). Add garlic and ginger; cook briefly.
- Stir in spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder) for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; stir well to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in fresh basil and lime juice before serving over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg