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Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken with Rice

A flavorful delight with tender chicken in a creamy coconut sauce infused with basil and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 piece 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 adjust to taste
  • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or jasmine

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–7 minutes on each side until browned and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
  3. Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet for 3–4 minutes, then add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute. Add ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring well to combine and scraping any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Return the seared chicken to the skillet and simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped basil and lime juice, adjusting seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve the chicken over warm rice, garnishing with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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