Coconut Chicken Rice | Chicken Meals For Kids

Some children are picky when it comes to meat-based dishes. The texture and taste can take a while to get used to. For others especially with Indian cuisine, the problem may be the spice level of the meal. Today, I will share with you a one pot coconut chicken rice dish. This recipe is low in spice and a yummy chicken meal for kids.

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Now, let’s go to our coconut chicken rice recipe.

COCONUT CHICKEN RICE | CHICKEN MEALS FOR KIDS

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Coconut Chicken Rice Recipe | Chicken Meals For Kids

A quick and easy chicken meal for kids and adults alike.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup rice washed and soaked for 1 hour
• 1 cup chicken pieces
• 1 can coconut milk 400 ml
• 1 bay leaf
• 4-5 cloves
• 1-2 star anise
• 6-7 whole peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup water
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil

Instructions

 

• In a pot heat oil and seal the chicken pieces from all sides.
• Once done, remove the chicken pieces and fry the whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, star anise, peppercorns) in the fat left behind for about a minute or two.
• Now add the rice and chicken pieces in the pot and mix.
• Add the coconut milk, water, salt and turmeric powder. Mix and cook as you would cook the rice. Takes about 15 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped coriander.

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This chicken recipe is mild enough for kids to enjoy and combines the creaminess of the coconut with the warmth of the spices really well.

Related reading : Healthy toddler meal ideas that are picky eater approved.

If your child is still getting used to spicy flavors, this recipe is a good one to introduce spices gradually, as whole spices don’t usually have that much of a spicy kick to them.

What are some of your family favorite chicken rice flavor combos? Let me know in the comments below.

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Until next time!