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Coconut Chicken and Rice

Coconut Chicken and Rice

Coconut Chicken and Rice is a simple and delicious meal, combining rice, veggies, and rotisserie chicken in a creamy coconut broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Healthy
Servings 6 servings
Calories 418 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • blender
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can coconut milk divided, see note 1
  • 1.5 cups uncooked basmati rice no other types of rice work! See note 2
  • 1.33 cups chicken stock see note 3
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce not reduced-sodium
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 teaspoons ginger paste see note 4
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 package frozen edamame
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2.5 cups diced cooked chicken like rotisserie
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro loosely packed
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño see note 5

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously spray a glass or ceramic (not metal) 9x13-inch pan. Without shaking it, open the can of coconut milk and remove ⅓ cup of the coconut milk solids and put into a small blender or food processor. Pour the remaining coconut milk into the prepared 9x13-inch pan.
  • Right into the pan with the coconut milk, add the uncooked basmati rice, chicken stock, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ginger, garlic, salt (I add ½ teaspoon) entire package of unthawed edamame, and unthawed frozen corn. Stir with a wooden spoon until ingredients are incorporated. Spread in an even layer and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, remove the foil and bake 15 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, shred/chop chicken into small pieces and make the sauce by blending together the ⅓ cup coconut milk, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the cilantro, jalapeno, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and salt to taste (I add ¼ teaspoon). Blend until just combined and cilantro is broken down (don’t over-blend) and place in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Once dish has baked for 15 minutes without the foil, remove from oven. Don’t stir. Sprinkle the chicken over everything and drizzle 1 teaspoon lime zest and 2 tablespoons lime juice over everything. Cover dish again with foil. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, gently mix everything together and lightly fluff rice with a fork. Serve on plates and generously drizzle sauce over everything on individual plates.

Notes

Optional toppings: thinly sliced Persian cucumber, ripe avocado, additional cilantro, and/or lime wedges. Store rice and veggies separate from chicken in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze the rice mixture for longer storage. Reheat with a splash of coconut milk to keep creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 27.9gProtein: 27.1gFat: 23.4gCholesterol: 45.3mgSodium: 273.5mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 4.6g
Keyword Coconut Chicken and Rice, Creamy Coconut Broth, Easy Meal, Healthy Dinner, Rotisserie Chicken, Vegetables
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