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Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice

Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice for a Zesty Dinner Delight

Enjoy a delightful Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice dish that brings tropical flavors to your dinner table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Coconut milk Full-fat recommended
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lime juice
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt preferred
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice Rinsed
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk Splash for flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Green onions Chopped for garnish
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 2 pieces Lime wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and salt.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the marinade, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear.
  4. Combine rice, chicken broth, and a splash of coconut milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high and add oil. Cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  6. Fluff rice with a fork, fold in green onions, then serve chicken on a bed of rice topped with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken longer and use fresh ingredients like lime juice and ginger.

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