Island Chicken and Coconut-Lime Rice
Ingredients
1 Can coconut milk
1 1⁄2 Teaspoon salt (divided between rice and chicken)
1 1⁄2 Cup uncooked jasmine rice
1 Teaspoon lime zest
3 Tablespoon fresh lime juice (divided between rice and chicken)
cilantro or thai basil (optional)
1 pounds(s) Boneless Chicken Breasts
1⁄2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Coconut-Lime Rice:
Bring coconut milk, 1 tablespoon of salt, and two cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20-25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in lime zest and 1/2 of the lime juice. Garnish with cilantro or basil.
Island Chicken:
Marinate chicken breast in lime juice and red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook chicken breasts on one side for 10 minutes. Flip and cook through. Dice chicken breast and season with salt to taste. Add to Coconut-lime rice and enjoy!