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Burmese Chicken and Coconut Rice

A fragrant and flavorful Burmese-inspired chicken dish served with creamy coconut rice. A dairy-free delight!

55m4 servings
Contains fishDAIRY-free
520 cal|35g protein|40g carbs|25g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Thighs
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1.5 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 1.5 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Scallions
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Marinate chicken thighs with minced garlic, grated ginger, turmeric powder, fish sauce, and lime juice for at least 15 minutes.
  2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. 3Pour in coconut milk, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. 4Meanwhile, rinse jasmine rice and combine with water and half a can of coconut milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  5. 5Fluff rice with a fork and serve with chicken. Garnish with chopped scallions.

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