Description
🍴 Treat yourself to a creamy and aromatic blend of spices, coconut, and basil that brings comfort and flavor in every bite! 🥥
🌿 Packed with wholesome ingredients, this dish is a perfect balance of nourishment and indulgence for a delightful mealtime experience! 🍚
Ingredients
– Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
– Coconut milk (regular or light)
– Fresh basil
– Garlic
– Ginger
– Olive oil
– Ground cumin
– Ground coriander
– Paprika
– Turmeric
– Chili powder
– Salt
– Pepper
– Rice (white, brown, or basmati)
– Egg white (optional for variations)
– Cornstarch (optional for variations)
– Rice vinegar (optional for variations)
– Smoked paprika (optional for variations)
– Asian sweet chili sauce (optional for variations)
– Soy sauce (optional for variations)
– Brown sugar (optional for variations)
– Cinnamon (optional for variations)
– Ground cloves (optional for variations)
– Ground cardamom (optional for variations)
– Worcestershire sauce (optional for variations)
– Jalapeño peppers (optional for variations)
– Curry powder (optional for variations)
– Cream or dairy-free alternatives like oat milk (optional for variations)
– Red onion (optional for variations)
– Lime leaves (optional for variations)
– Potatoes (optional for texture variations)
– Additional vegetables like snow peas, bell peppers, or zucchini (optional for texture and nutrition variations)
Instructions
1. Gather your ingredients: Chop the garlic and ginger finely, and prepare the fresh basil leaves.
2. Marinate the Chicken: Combine the chicken pieces in a bowl with olive oil, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
3. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
4. Prepare the Coconut Basil Sauce: In the same skillet, add coconut milk and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the fresh basil leaves and optional spices like cinnamon or cardamom for additional depth of flavor.
5. Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the coconut basil sauce. Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld beautifully.
6. Cook the Rice: While the chicken simmers, prepare your choice of rice (e.g., brown, white, or basmati) according to package instructions.
7. Bring it Together: Serve the cooked coconut basil chicken over a bed of rice. Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves for a bright, aromatic finish.
8. Optional Additions: For extra texture and nutrition, consider serving with stir-fried vegetables, cashews, or a side of lime wedges.
Notes
1. Experiment with different cuts of chicken to match your flavor and texture preferences, such as thighs for juiciness or breasts for a leaner option.
2. Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste by adding or reducing ingredients like chili powder or jalapeño peppers.
3. Try alternative rice options like brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice to tailor the dish to your dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Thailand