Coconut Cilantro Chicken And Rice Recipes

THAI GINGER CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cilantro leaves and place the rest of the cilantro, jalapeños, ginger in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook the ginger mixture for 2 minutes or until fragrant and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk and soy sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and the remaining salt and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes, and so the sauce thickens.
• Spoon rice into bowls and serve with the ginger chicken. Garnish with the remaining cilantro leaves, green onion, and sliced serrano peppers.

ISLAND GLAZED CHICKEN AND COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Stir together rub ingredients. Rub seasonings all over chicken.
• In a large skillet or pot (one that has a lid) over medium heat, add butter and honey.
• When butter is almost melted, give it a good stir to coat the pan, and add chicken to the pan. Brown 2-3 minutes on each side, then transfer to a plate. (Chicken won't be cooked through at this point)
• Add rice to the pan, stir in coconut milk, water, sugar, and lime juice. Add chicken back to the pan so it is sitting on top of the rice.
• Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is cooked through. While chicken and rice is cooking, prepare the glaze.
• In a medium sauce pan combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir together corn starch and water until dissolved, then stir in to sauce pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until glaze thickens.
• Once chicken and rice are cooked, spoon glaze over chicken. Garnish with chopped pineapple, cilantro and lime wedges if desired and serve.

COCONUT CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a medium sized pot.
• Add the rice, ginger and salt.
• Stir and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• While waiting, heat the shredded coconut in a skillet, toasting it lightly.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• When the rice has cooked for 20 minutes, fluff it with a fork and throw out the ginger root.
• Toss with toasted coconut.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro just before serving.

COCONUT CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Brown chicken in butter over medium high heat.
• Add onion and garlic, and saute for another 2 minutes.
• Add rest of ingredients, mixing well, and simmer for 5 minutes.

SPICED COCONUT CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Select Sauté on high heat on the Instant Pot and add the oil.
• Once hot, add the onion and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, curry powder, and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Add the coconut milk and water. Secure the lid.
• Select Manual and cook for 13 minutes on high pressure.
• When cooking is complete, use a quick release. Transfer the chicken to a platter.
• Add the rice, chopped cilantro stems, and sugar and secure the lid. Select Manual and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, remove the skin and bones from the chicken and discard.
• When the rice is cooked, select Cancel and let naturally release for 10 minutes. Release any remaining steam.
• Add the chicken back to the pot and add the juice of half the lime. Stir and season with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls topped with cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
• Variation
• To boost the nutritional value, use brown rice, adding an extra 1/4 cup water and cooking the rice for 22 minutes on high pressure with a 10-minute natural release.