Tonight's dinner
Malagasy Coconut Chicken with Ginger Rice
Tomato-coconut chicken and aromatic ginger rice bring bright island flavors to an easy dinner.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger, divided
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can light coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Steps
- Cook rice with water, half the ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; rest covered when tender.
- Season chicken and brown it in oil in a deep skillet.
- Add onion and cook 5 minutes, then add garlic, remaining ginger and turmeric.
- Add tomatoes and coconut milk and simmer until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce thickens, about 18 minutes.
- Add lime juice, adjust seasoning and serve over ginger rice with cilantro.
Allergen note: Contains coconut.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.