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Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice Skillet

Name: Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice Skillet
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 can coconut milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; Kosher salt; Black pepper

Chicken thighs, rice, coconut milk, ginger, lime, peas, and cilantro cook together in one cozy skillet.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 tbsp neutral oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp grated ginger

1 cup jasmine rice

1 can coconut milk

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup frozen peas

1 lime, zested and juiced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Brown the chicken in neutral oil in a deep skillet, then transfer it to a plate.

Step 3

Cook the onion, garlic, and ginger in the same skillet until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, and a pinch of salt.

Step 5

Nestle the chicken into the rice, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Step 6

Stir in the peas, lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro before serving.

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Servings

Timing

47 min

Meal type

Dinner

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Dairy-freeGluten-freePeanut-free