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Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken with Rice: A Flavorful Delight!

A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce with aromatic spices and fresh basil, served over jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 can 14 ounces coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. Stir in the chopped basil just before serving.
  9. Serve the spiced coconut basil chicken over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices and coconut milk for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • You can substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
  • Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition.

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