OVEN-BAKED THAI CHICKEN RICE

Oven-baked Thai chicken rice image

A fuss-free family meal that will you'll want to make again and again, with a lovely coconut taste

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion , chopped
400g pack mini chicken fillet
4 tbsp Thai green curry paste (we used Bart's) , or use less for a milder taste
250g basmati and wild rice mix, rinsed (we used Tilda)
2 red peppers , deseeded and cut into wedges
finely grated zest and juice 1 lime
400g reduced-fat coconut milk
handful coriander leaves, to serve

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil in a shallow ovenproof casserole dish, then soften the onion for 5 mins. Add the chicken and curry paste, then cook for 3 mins, stirring to coat.
Tip in the rice and peppers, then stir in the lime zest and juice, coconut milk and 250ml boiling water. Bring to the boil, then pop the lid on and bake for 20 mins until the rice is fluffy. Scatter with coriander before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 1.02 milligram of sodium