Pretending it’s summer with this dinner recipe 🌸🍍✨
Creamy refreshing coconut rice & this sweet yet savory chicken is a match made in heaven 🫠 and gives you GREAT leftovers!
A little bit of a bright and summery recipe amid this wild & cold winter weather! Hopping right into this one :)
Ingredients
🍍 1 pineapple, diced
🍊 1 orange for zesting
🍚 1 cup rice
🥥 13oz coconut milk (1 can)
🐓 Chicken thighs
🌿 Chopped fresh cilantro
🧅 1 yellow onion
🧄 3 cloves garlic
1. Combine coconut milk, rice, 1/2 of cilantro, salt & pepper to taste. Cook rice.
2. Prep chicken with orange zest, salt, and pepper. Heat pan to medium high heat and sear the skin side of chicken. Set aside.
3. Put onions into pan chicken was cooked in, cook 3-5min then add in pineapple and remaining cilantro. Cook 2-3 more min, then add chicken.
4. Continue cooking all ingredients until chicken is cooked. Serve chicken over rice!
Enjoy!
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Inspired by tropical flavors, this dish highlights the versatility of coconut rice paired with juicy chicken thighs, making it a delightful meal suitable for any season. To enhance the experience further, consider serving this dish with a side salad featuring fresh summer vegetables. The sweetness of diced pineapple shines through in this recipe, providing a perfect contrast to the savory chicken and rich coconut rice. The addition of fresh cilantro adds a burst of flavor, making every bite refreshing. Coconut rice is not only delicious but also easy to prepare; simply cook it in coconut milk for a creamy texture. For added nutrition, you can incorporate vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas into the chicken stir-fry, boosting the dish's freshness and nutrient content. Additionally, serve this meal with lime wedges to squeeze over your dish, which will bring out the flavors of the pineapple and chicken even more. Enjoy this summer-inspired dish throughout the year!