Coconut Chicken And Rice Recipe

Name: Coconut Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; Zest from 2 limes; 3 cups uncooked basmati rice; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 14-ounce can coconut milk; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; Juice from 2 limes; 1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut

Servings: persons

8 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Zest from 2 limes
3 cups uncooked basmati rice
2 cups chicken stock
1 14-ounce can coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon salt
Juice from 2 limes
1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut

1
Heat oven to 425u00b0 F.
2
Lightly coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the garlic, cayenne, and lime zest; set aside. Place the rice in the baking dish.
3
Combine the chicken stock, coconut milk, cilantro, salt, and lime juice and pour onto the rice. Arrange the chicken on top of the rice. Cover with foil and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
4
Remove the foil, sprinkle the coconut on top, and cook 5 minutes more or until the coconut is browned.
5
The recipe can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cover with foil and refrigerate. Reheat, covered, in a 325u00b0 F oven for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted into the chicken comes out warm.

1121

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, Zest from 2 limes, and more.

Yes, Coconut Chicken And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Chicken And Rice

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