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Coconut Rice Chicken with Peach & Avocado Salad


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

This dinner tastes like a sunny evening wrapped in a plate. Sweet, juicy peaches and creamy avocado balance the rich coconut rice and savory grilled chicken thighs. The first time I made this, it felt like a little vacation right at the table. It’s fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying—something you’ll want to keep in rotation.

 


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Thighs:

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp honey

1 garlic clove, minced

Juice of ½ lime

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Coconut Rice:

1 cup jasmine rice

¾ cup coconut milk

¾ cup water

Pinch of salt

For the Peach & Avocado Salad:

1 ripe peach, sliced

½ avocado, diced

1 cup chopped romaine or butter lettuce

1 tsp olive oil

Juice of ½ lime

Pinch of salt


Instructions

Marinate Chicken: Mix olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, lime juice, salt & pepper. Marinate chicken 20+ mins.

 

Cook Chicken: Grill or pan-sear chicken thighs 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.

 

Make Coconut Rice: Rinse rice. In a pot, add rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to boil, then simmer covered 15 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes.

 

Prepare Salad: Toss peach, avocado, and lettuce with olive oil, lime juice, and salt.

 

Assemble Plate: Add rice, chicken, and salad. Serve with a lime wedge.

Notes

A dish full of color, contrast, and comfort—one bite and you’ll understand why it’s “the best dinner ever made.”

 

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~600
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 30 g