Description
A delightful dish combining the rich flavors of coconut milk and hearty chicken served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and thoroughly cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and curry powder, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Serve the coconut chicken over the rice and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Notes
For best results, cook rice separately. Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg