Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice
This Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice is a creamy, flavorful one-pot meal made with tender chicken, coconut milk, and fresh lime. A quick and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice uncooked or cooked depending on method
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Juice of 1–2 limes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- Optional: fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Add rice (if uncooked) and toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth.
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in lime juice.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- Add lime juice at the end to keep flavor fresh and bright.
- Adjust liquid depending on rice type used.
- Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it juicy.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of coconut milk or water.