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Coconut Rice with Grilled Chicken

Fragrant Nigerian-style coconut rice served with flavorful grilled chicken. A naturally dairy-free and delicious combination.

25m prep + 40m cook4 servings
Contains peanutDAIRY-free
580 cal|35g protein|45g carbs|30g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Long Grain Rice
  • 2 cups Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 thighs Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Groundnut Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Seasoning

Instructions

  1. 1Place the 2 cups of Long Grain Rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cool running water until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
  2. 2Finely chop the 1/2 medium Onion. Peel and finely grate the 1 inch Ginger. Peel and mince the 2 cloves Garlic.
  3. 3In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the drained 2 cups of Long Grain Rice, 2 cups of Coconut Milk, 1 cup of Water, the chopped onion, grated ginger, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of Salt. Stir to combine.
  4. 4Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  5. 5While the rice is simmering, place the 4 Chicken Thighs in a bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons of Groundnut Oil and 1 tablespoon of Chicken Seasoning. Use your hands to rub the oil and seasoning all over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them marinate.
  6. 6Preheat your grill to medium heat, which is approximately 375°F (190°C).
  7. 7Place the marinated 4 Chicken Thighs on the preheated grill. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side. The chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer, or when the juices run clear.
  8. 8Once the rice is cooked and the chicken is grilled, serve the fragrant coconut rice hot with the flavorful grilled chicken.

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