Thai Coconut Basil Chicken Rice

This Thai Coconut Basil Chicken Rice is creamy, fragrant and full of Thai flavour. Tender chicken simmers in coconut milk with curry paste, then brightens with Thai basil and lime, served over jasmine rice.

Ready in 30 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Creamy, fragrant and full of flavour
• Tender chicken in coconut milk
• Thai basil and lime brightness
• Ready in 30 minutes

Instructions

1. Sear the chicken. Heat oil in a large pan and sear chicken until golden and nearly cooked through.
2. Build the flavour. Add shallots, garlic, chilies and curry paste. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the coconut milk. Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce and brown sugar. Simmer until the chicken is tender and the sauce is saucy.
4. Add the basil. Stir in Thai basil and a squeeze of lime juice. Cook just until the leaves wilt.
5. Serve. Spoon over jasmine rice and top with extra basil, chilies and a lime wedge.

Tips & Variations

• Sear the chicken until golden so it stays juicy and flavourful.
• Stir the curry paste for 1-2 minutes until fragrant before adding the coconut milk.
• Add the basil last and cook just until it wilts so it stays bright.

Recipe Summary

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4