Description
A delightful one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, fragrant basil, and creamy coconut milk with rice, creating a comforting yet exotic meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams Chicken thighs or breasts (or Tofu for vegetarian option)
- 1 can (400 ml) Coconut milk (or Almond milk or cashew cream)
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves (packed, or Thai basil or spinach)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 inch Ginger (grated, or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 stalk Lemongrass (chopped, or lemon zest or lime peel)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped, or shallots or leeks)
- 1 Green bell pepper (sliced, or any color bell pepper)
- 1 cup Rice (jasmine or basmati, or quinoa or cauliflower rice)
- 1.5 cups Chicken stock or water (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1 teaspoon Chili flakes (or fresh chili or omit for less heat)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces, and chop all vegetables.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat oil in a large skillet, add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and chili flakes; sauté until no longer pink.
- Incorporate the Vegetables: Add sliced bell pepper and other vegetables; sauté until slightly softened.
- Pour in Coconut Milk: Add coconut milk and chicken stock, stir well, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Rice: Add uncooked rice directly to the skillet, cover, and simmer until rice absorbs the liquid (about 15-20 minutes).
- Final Touches: Stir in fresh basil; garnish with basil and serve hot.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and adjust spices according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, coconut, basil, one-pot meal, Thai cuisine