Serves 1
Directions
- 1Season the chicken to your taste and set aside to marinate while you prep the other ingredients.
- 2Dice the onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and habanero peppers.
- 3Heat enough oil in a large pan or pot for shallow frying the chicken.
- 4Fry the chicken on both sides until golden brown, crispy, but not cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 5Carefully reduce the amount of oil in the pan, leaving about 2–3 tablespoons for the rice base.
- 6Sauté the onions until soft and fragrant.
- 7Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and habanero peppers. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables soften and release their flavors.
- 8Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and cook for another 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- 9Season with chicken seasoning, thyme, curry powder, and any additional spices you prefer. Stir well to combine.
- 10Add the washed rice and stir-fry for a few minutes so the rice absorbs all the flavors.
- 11Pour in the coconut milk and mix thoroughly.
- 12Add the chicken broth and stir gently. Taste the liquid and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 13Bring the rice to a gentle simmer.
- 14Add the fried chicken and shrimp into the pot.
- 15Cover tightly and cook on medium-low heat until the rice is soft, tender, and has absorbed the liquid completely.
- 16Fluff the rice gently, serve warm, and enjoy your delicious Chicken and Coconut Rice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Golden Sella Basmati rice
- 1 can Coconut Milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Oil
- 0.5 Onion
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Bell pepper
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 1 Habanero
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- Chicken seasoning
- Curry
- Thyme
- Shrimps
- Spring onions
- Chicken thigh & drumsticks
- Paprika
- Chicken seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
- Chili pepper
- Salt
Equipment
large panpot
Tips
- Season the chicken to your taste and set aside to marinate while you prep the other ingredients.
- Cook for another 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Add the washed rice and stir-fry for a few minutes so the rice absorbs all the flavors.
- Taste the liquid and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Stir occasionally if needed to prevent sticking.
- Fluff the rice gently, serve warm, and enjoy your delicious Chicken and Coconut Rice.
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