Coconut Chicken and Rice: Easy Comfort with Green Beans Delight
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and crisp green beans served over fluffy rice.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add garlic and ginger, sautéing for an additional minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Stir in the jasmine rice and green beans, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in coconut milk and spices a few hours before cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken and Rice, Green Beans, Comfort Food