One Skillet and Done!

I am a SUCKER for one skillet dinners. There is just something so satisfying about having just a few things to clean-up after cooking a whole meal for dinner.

This Burrito skillet has everything you want for a complete dinner but all made in one skillet, making clean-up a breeze and dinner is done in no time.

Toast the Rice!

YES… I said to toast the rice. Don’t worry though I am not throwing rice into the toaster or the toaster oven, it’s all done in the skillet.

Why should we toast the rice?

Let's Talk Chicken

When it comes to Chicken and Rice there are so many options with the Chicken part of the casserole. You can use chcken breats, a rotisserie chicken that has been deboned, shredded chicken or chicken drumsticks or thighs.

For this recipe I went with thighs. I love how much flavor they have on their own and how much they add to the dish. Also they will stay juicy while cooking. You can use skinless, but we are a skin on family… but use whatever you prefer.

Dinner is Done

This skillet dinner is perfect for a busy night or lazy wekeend, and let me tell you the leftover’s are even better. All the flavors really come together.

If you want to add a little kick you could throw in some jalapeños for a spicy bite.

Skillet Coconut Chicken & Rice

A rich and creamy Chicken & Rice with a fun twist of coconut and lime.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 45

Servings:

Ingredients

Chicken

4 Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Thighs (or your preferred choice of chicken)
4 Tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Tbsp Extrs Virgin Olive OIl
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Seasoning
1-2 tsp Olive OIl for cooking

Rice

1 tsp Olive Oil (if needed)
1 small Onion, chopped fine
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 tsp Ginger, minced
2 Cups White Rice
1 can (400 ml) Coconute Milk, full fat
1/2 Cup Water
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 Lime, zested & juiced

Optional Toppings

Lime Wedges
Fresh Cilantro
Chives

Instructions

Marinate Chicken

In a small bowl combine yogurt, olive oil & seasoning
Toss chicken in marinade and cover bowl and place in refrigerator for 20 minutes, up to overnight

Time to Cook

Remove chicken from fridge and let come to room temperature, 15-20 minutes
Place a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil
Place chicken skin side down and let cook for 4-5 minutes or until skin is browned, flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes
Remove chicken to a plate
In the same skillet drizzle in another 1/2 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
Add in onion and cook for 4-5 minutes
Stir in garlic & ginger and cook for additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly
Add in rice and stir to coat, letting it cook for 3-4 minutes to let it toast a bit
Stir in coconut milk, water, salt & pepper
Place chicken on top of rice, making sure to add in any juice that accumulated on the plate, cover skillet with a lid
Cook for 20-30 minutes or until liquid is dissolved and rice is tender and chicken is cooked through
Remove chicken adn stir in lime zest & juice
Place chicken back in skillet & serve
ENJOY