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

Malagasy Coconut Chicken with Ginger Rice, finished dish

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

  1. Cook rice with water, half the ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; rest covered when tender.
  2. Season chicken and brown it in oil in a deep skillet.
  3. Add onion and cook 5 minutes, then add garlic, remaining ginger and turmeric.
  4. Add tomatoes and coconut milk and simmer until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce thickens, about 18 minutes.
  5. 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.

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