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Coconut Chicken and Rice
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
8 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne
zest from 2 limes
3 cup(s) uncooked basmati rice
2 cup(s) chicken stock
1 14-ounce can(s) coconut milk
1/4 cup(s) fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon(s) salt
juice from 2 limes
1/2 cup(s) flaked sweetened coconut
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325° F. Lightly coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the garlic, cayenne, and lime zest; set aside.
2. Place the rice in the baking dish. Combine the chicken stock, coconut milk, cilantro, salt, and lime juice and pour onto the rice. Arrange the chicken on top of the rice. Cover with foil and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
3. Remove the foil, sprinkle the coconut on top, and cook 5 minutes more or until the coconut is browned.
By RecipeOfHealth.com