Coconut Chicken and Rice

Coconut Chicken and Rice (with Veg)

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4-6 boneless chicken thighs or 3-4 boneless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 ½ cups long-grain rice
1-13.5 oz can light coconut milk
1 cup broth
1 head of broccoli, cut into 3-4 large pieces
Optional:
Lime
Cilantro

In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil.  Then add the onion and garlic.  Cook for 2 minutes.  Push to the sides of the pan.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan (skin side down if the chicken is not skinless).

Sear until browned on one side.  Remove from the pan. 

Add rice, coconut milk, and broth, stir to combine.  Add the chicken to the pan, with the browned side up.  Add broccoli if using.

Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove lid.  The chicken will be cooked and rice will be done.  If you’ve used broccoli, it will be nicely cooked as well.

Serve and top with a squeeze of lime and some cilantro, if desired.
Serves 4.