Description
A flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a creamy coconut sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Add the rice to the skillet, stirring to ensure it’s evenly distributed. Nestle the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1-2 chopped jalapeños to the onion and garlic mixture.
- You can also substitute the chicken thighs with boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg