Indonesian Coconut Rice with Chicken and Zucchini

Name: Indonesian Coconut Rice with Chicken and Zucchini
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs; 2 Tbsps cooking oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 large onion, cut into thin slices; 355 milliliters long-grain rice; 2 teaspoons salt; 394 milliliters unsweetened coconut milk (one 13-ounce can); 414 milliliters water; 454 grams zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice

Indonesian Coconut Rice with Chicken and Zucchini might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. One serving contains 1077 calories, 46g of protein, and 69g of fat. A mixture of chicken thighs, rice, ground coriander, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over moderately high heat.

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Frying Pan

Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.

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Whole Chicken

Pepper

Salt

Put the chicken in the pan and brown well on both sides, about 8 minutes in all.

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Whole Chicken

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Remove.

Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. Reduce the heat to moderately low.

Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.

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Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the coriander, cumin, rice, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

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Coriander

Garlic

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Cumin

Rice

Salt

Stir in the coconut milk and the water.

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Water

Add the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring the rice two or three times, until the rice and chicken are almost done, about 20 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, cover, and cook until done, about 7 minutes longer. Stir the lemon juice and cilantro into the rice.

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Lemon Juice

Cilantro

Zucchini

Whole Chicken

Rice

Wine Recommendation: A flamboyant gewrztraminer is in its element with spices such as coriander and cumin. Look to one from Alsace for full body, a delicate rose-petal aroma, and spicy apricot flavor.

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Coriander

Apricot