One-Pot Coconut Chicken & Rice | Easy Meal Prep

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 5-6 skinless chicken thighs

• 2 tbsp. yoghurt

• 1 tsp. ginger

• 1 tsp. turmeric

• ½ tsp. chilli powder

• ¼ tsp. salt

For the pot:

• 1 tbsp. coconut oil

• 1 onion (thinly sliced)

• 2-3 garlic cloves (grated)

• 1 tsp. ginger (grated)

• ½ tsp. chilli powder

• 250g basmati rice (soaked and drained)

• 1 can light coconut milk

• ½ large mug of boiled water

To serve:

• Chopped cashews

• Coriander

Method

1. Add the chicken thighs, yoghurt, ginger, turmeric, chilli powder, and salt to a bowl and mix well until the chicken is completely coated. Set aside and leave to marinade at least 15 minutes, preferably overnight.

2. Heat coconut oil in a large deep pan or casserole dish on a medium heat and add the chicken thighs.

3. Cook for 5 minutes before flipping and cooking for a further 5-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. Add the onion to the pan with a small splash of water and fry for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic, ginger, chilli powder, and another splash of water. Stir constantly until the onion is coated in spices and leave to fry for 2 minutes.

5. Stir the basmati rice into the onion and spices, then add the coconut milk and 1/2 a mug of boiled water. Give it all a good stir, bring to a simmer, and then place the chicken thighs back into the pan on top of the rice.

6. Cover with a lid and leave to cook for 15-20 minutes, until rice is cooked.

7. Garnish with chopped cashews and coriander before serving — then enjoy!