Description
Experience a burst of tropical flavors with Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken paired with fluffy rice. This dish features succulent chicken simmered in a rich coconut sauce, infused with fresh basil and aromatic spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, each bite is a harmonious dance of flavors that will transport you to sun-kissed shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sear chicken breasts in the skillet until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Pour in coconut milk and soy sauce; simmer gently for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in fresh basil and lime juice; let infuse for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Fluff cooked rice and serve alongside the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg