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One Pot Sticky Coconut Rice & Chicken

One Pot Sticky Coconut Rice & Chicken for Cozy Family Nights

Enjoy a comforting dinner with One Pot Sticky Coconut Rice & Chicken that simplifies cooking while delighting your taste buds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks Rich protein source
Rice Base
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Adds creamy sweetness
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice Sticky texture, long-grain rice works too
Aromatics
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is ideal
  • 1/2 piece Yellow Pepper, finely chopped Adds color and sweetness
  • 1/2 piece Green Pepper, finely chopped Any sweet pepper variety
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Low-sodium for health
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Optional, adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegan option
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Total for searing
Spices
  • 1.5 tsp Smoked Paprika Or regular for a milder taste
  • 1.5 tsp Italian Seasoning Adjust to preference
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Can swap with fresh onions
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Increase for more flavor
  • Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season chicken generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté minced garlic, yellow and green peppers over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in jasmine rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar, and mix well for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Nestle the seared chicken back into the pot, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook.
  6. Simmer on low for about 30 minutes, checking occasionally to prevent sticking, and add more broth if necessary.
  7. Once rice is fluffy and chicken cooked through, fluff rice and adjust seasoning before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable; feel free to swap proteins or vegetables according to taste. Store leftovers properly for the best flavor when reheated.

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