Spiced Coconut Chicken with Chickpeas and Garlic Naan

Ingredients

- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ½ cups coconut milk
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 4 large garlic naan breads
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Rice
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot on the stove, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Allow it to simmer for around 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

2. Cook the Chicken
- In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

3. Add Spices and Coconut Milk
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the garam masala and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan with the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken in the spices.
- Pour in the coconut milk, stirring well, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

4. Incorporate Chickpeas
- Add the drained chickpeas to the pan, ensuring they are coated with the sauce.
- Let everything simmer together for about 5 minutes, allowing all flavors to meld.

5. Warm the Garlic Naan
- While the chicken mixture simmers, warm the garlic naan breads. You can do this by placing them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or by grilling on a stovetop grill pan for a few minutes on each side until warmed through.

6. Serve
- To serve, place a portion of rice on each plate, spoon the spiced coconut chicken and chickpeas over the rice, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve with warm garlic naan on the side.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Coconut chicken, Garam masala, Chickpeas, Garlic naan, Stove cooking, Dinner, Easy recipe, Flavorful chicken, Homemade naan, Indian-inspired

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2,400

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