Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken: A Flavorful Rice Delight at Home
A delicious combination of chicken, coconut, and basil served over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until brown on both sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and soy sauce, stirring to combine.
- Sprinkle in red chili flakes and add basil leaves.
- Cover and simmer until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing chili flakes.
- Use jasmine or basmati rice for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken, Coconut Chicken, Basil Chicken Recipe, Chicken with Rice