# Air fryer chicken with coconut rice and coconut cream sauce

This recipe features air-fried chicken served with flavorful coconut rice and a creamy coconut sauce, perfect for a calorie-deficit dinner.

- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 chicken breasts
- to taste salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- zero cal oil spray
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 chopped scallions/green onions
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- to taste salt
- splash water
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 250 ml reduced fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp light cream
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 0.5 sliced onion
- 2 chillies
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp salt
- 400 ml reduced fat coconut milk
- 2 cups washed basmati rice
- water

## Instructions

1. Make cuts in the chicken breasts.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic granules, onion granules, dried parsley, dark soy sauce, and lemon juice.
3. Coat the chicken with oil spray.
4. Air fry the chicken at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
5. Take 1 tablespoon of oil and fry 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 2 chopped scallions.
6. Add 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and salt to taste to the pan.
7. Add a splash of water to cook the spices.
8. Add a handful of baby spinach, 250ml of reduced-fat coconut milk, and 1 tablespoon of light cream.
9. Cook the sauce for 4-5 minutes.
10. Flip the chicken pieces, spray oil on the other side, and air fry for another 6-7 minutes.
11. For coconut rice, take 3 tablespoons of oil and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, half-sliced onion, and 2 chilies.
12. Fry this for 5 minutes.
13. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
14. Add 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes, and 1 tablespoon of salt.
15. Add 1 can (400ml) of reduced-fat coconut milk.
16. Bring it to a boil.
17. Add 2 cups of washed basmati rice.
18. Add some water if needed, so the water is 1 inch above the rice.
19. Pressure cook for 8 minutes.
20. Once everything is ready, assemble and enjoy!

## Equipment

- bowl
- air fryer
- baking sheet
- baking paper
- pot
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- knife
- cutting board
- pressure cooker

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1G4ooU8o9f/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2bbc2767-613b-4948-ad49-121f125e1d5a
- Extracted: 2025-09-07

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