Name: One-Pot Coconut Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each cut into 2 pieces; 1/4 cup avocado oil, or other neutral flavor cooking oil, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided use, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 Tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 2 Tablespoons minced garlic; 1 cup short grain white rice, rinsed and drained; 1 1/4 cup chicken broth or stock; 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup chopped raw, unsalted cashews; 2 or 3 green onions, chopped; 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro, or to taste; hot sauce, for serving

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One-Pot Coconut Chicken and Rice

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Rub chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon oil, season with 1 teaspoon salt, and white pepper.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown chicken in 2 batches, turning halfway, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, and garlic to the empty pot, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add rice and stir until evenly coated in oil. Add broth, coconut milk, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion, cashews, and remaining salt. Stir to lift up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Arrange chicken on top, add any accumulated juices from the plate, and bring to a boil over high heat.

Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is no longer pink at the center, about 25 minutes. An instant read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Scatter green onions and cilantro over chicken and rice, then divide among bowls. Serve with hot sauce.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cashew Toasting Technique 🥜
Lightly toast the cashews in a dry skillet before adding to the dish to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch.
Coconut Milk Magic 🥥
Shake the coconut milk can thoroughly before opening to ensure a smooth, well-combined liquid that distributes evenly throughout the dish.
Rice Rinsing Pro Tip 💧
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, preventing a gummy texture and ensuring perfectly fluffy rice.
Chicken Searing Secrets 🍗
Pat the chicken thighs completely dry before searing to achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and flavor.
Aromatics Layering Technique 🌶️
Sauté the ginger, garlic, and onions together before adding other ingredients to build a deep, complex flavor base for the dish.