Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken with Rice
Experience the comforting embrace of Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken with Rice, a dish that combines tender chicken pieces, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and delivers vibrant flavors that will satisfy both adults and kids alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 1 can coconut milk
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2–3 cups cooked brown rice or white rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together cumin, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, chili powder, salt, and turmeric.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sprinkle with half the spice mix. Cook until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until soft (2-3 minutes). Stir in minced jalapeños and ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with coconut milk. Simmer for 5 minutes before stirring in chopped basil.
- Serve over warm rice or your choice of grain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg