ONE POT Coconut Rice with Chicken - Thai Inspired Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

Cut the chicken breast into small pieces.

In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the garlic for about 2 minutes.

Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper; stir and let cook for about 3 minutes.

Add lime zest carefully to avoid injury.

Add chicken broth, water, rice, coconut milk, and another splash of salt and pepper; mix together.

Cover and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and add spinach; stir together and cover.

Cook on low heat for the time required for your rice (35-40 minutes for brown rice, 20 minutes for white rice).

After cooking, mix in cilantro and cook for another minute before serving.

Garnish with fresh lime.

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