Description
Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered in creamy coconut milk and zesty lime, complemented by vibrant bell peppers and fragrant jasmine rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it’s a flavorful meal everyone will love. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create an impressive dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and green onions, mincing garlic, and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken pieces in oil until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and chopped bell peppers; cook for another 3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in coconut milk and lime juice; stir well and let it simmer gently.
- Meanwhile, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Once fluffy, fold it into the coconut-lime mixture.
- Just before serving, sprinkle chopped green onions on top for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg