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Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken with Rice

Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken with Rice

Delicious Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken with Rice, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 483

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
  • 0.25 cup basil fresh and torn roughly
  • 14 ounces coconut milk 1 can
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken then sprinkle the curry powder, chili powder, salt and pepper over the chicken and toss well. Cook for about 5 minutes, just until the chicken starts to brown.
  2. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 more minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and jalapeno pepper and cook for another 30 seconds just until the garlic becomes aromatic.
  4. Add the chicken broth and coconut milk to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to a medium and cook for 5 more minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the basil and remove from heat.
  5. Serve warm over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 40gFat: 33gSodium: 372mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Ensure your chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking. Don't rush the browning step; it's where flavor develops. Always taste your dish before serving to adjust the seasoning as needed.

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