Description
A warm and comforting one-pot meal featuring juicy chicken, coconut milk, and fragrant spices, perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of jasmine rice
- 4 chicken thighs (skinless)
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons of curry powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pot and brown them on both sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the curry powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the chicken and vegetables with the spices.
- Pour in the jasmine rice, coconut milk, and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Increase the heat to bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For more flavor, consider using bone-in chicken thighs. Adjust cooking time if using brown rice as it takes longer to cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caribbean chicken, one pot meal, coconut rice, chicken and rice