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Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken with Rice

A quick and flavorful dish that combines chicken, coconut milk, and basil, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
  • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 cups jasmine rice (uncooked)
Seasonings and Cooking Aids
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving Highly recommended!

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. Begin by cooking your jasmine rice according to the package instructions. Set it aside when done, keeping it warm and fluffy.
Sautéing the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil.
  2. Once hot, toss in the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, curry powder, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
  3. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
Finishing the Dish
  1. Lower the heat and pour the coconut milk over the chicken.
  2. Add the fresh basil and stir everything together. Let it simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
  3. Once the chicken is coated in the creamy coconut sauce, serve it over the rice.
  4. A squeeze of lime juice before digging in is highly recommended!

Notes

For chicken alternatives, you can swap it out for shrimp or tofu. This recipe is great for leftovers; just store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.