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Coconut rice is one of my favorite rice dishes. My coconut rice recipe features fragrant Thai Jasmine rice, toasted coconut, and canned coconut milk for a rice dish that’s flavorful on its own but still pairs well with a variety of other dishes.
Coconut rice is a wonderful creation all on it’s own, where creamy coconut milk lends flavor to fragrant Jasmine rice and helps achieve tender yet fluffy rice.
But its true super power is being a versatile (deliciously addicting!) canvas for other dishes.
Coconut rice is the calm in the storm of spicy curry dishes, and the sweet partner to crispy, breaded bites like popcorn shrimp or chicken katsu.
Whether you’re looking for chicken or seafood, or prefer vegan and vegetarian options, this list has got you covered with delicious pairing ideas.
Browse the recipes below for some of my favorite, easy, and tasty ideas.
Chicken Recipes
One of the most popular things to serve with rice is chicken. With its ease of preparation and endless ways to flavor it, chicken is the common protein of choice on the side of rice.
From takeout fakeout recipes like cashew chicken and chicken korma, to simple sheet pan lemon chicken, these recipes are reliable and sure to satisfy.
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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets with 4 ingredients and only 12 minutes of cooking time.
Cashew chicken offers a delicious balance of sweet and salty, sticky and crunchy, a pairing for coconut rice. This takeout at home inspired recipe takes just 30 minutes.
This chicken stir-fry pairs the sweetness of the pineapple chunks and juice with sauteed chicken and a savory sauce with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar. Pineapple chicken is a great sweet and savory dish that brings a tropical feel when paired with fluffy coconut rice.
This sheet pan chicken recipe requires only 5 simple ingredients and delivers a bright and flavorful dish. The best is that the prep couldn't be easier. Simply combine the ingredients on a sheet pan and let the oven do the work.
If you've had chicken satay in Thai restaurants, you'll love this at-home version inspired by Thai cuisine. Skewered and grilled chicken is served with a creamy peanut butter sauce.
Ladle up chicken tikka masala, a delicious take on an Indian-inspired curry with a rich and creamy sauce and tender chunks of chicken. The best thing is, it only takes 40 minutes and most of that is hands-off time while your pressure cooker does the work.
This mild and creamy curry gets the takeout at home treatment in this inspired recipe. This chicken curry is a one-pot wonder and comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect weeknights!
Tender chicken is a rich, spiced sauce, this Indian-inspired dish cuts cooking time down to 20 minutes by using a pressure cooker. Delicious and hands-off!
This 30-minute recipe turns plump shrimp into a sweet and spicy delight. The shrimp is grilled with onions and bell peppers and offers smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors, the perfect accompaniment to coconut rice.
Whether it’s meatless Monday or you regularly follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, these plant-based recipes have something for everyone.
From crispy coconut tofu to chickpea curries to sweet and spicy sweet chili tofu the variety here is plentiful.
These plant-based recipes feature ingredients and flavors that compliment the creamy richness of coconut rice. Get ready to save these recipes for your weekly meal plan.
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Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Chickpeas
A rich coconut milk curry sauce with chickpeas, made easy in the Instant Pot.
Adding a coating of crispy coconut is a great way to level up your tofu. With its short ingredient list and quick prep time, this crispy tofu brings a satisfying crunch and light coconut flavor, complimenting your creamy coconut rice.
This lentil curry is vegan, protein-packed, and loaded with flavor from creamy coconut milk and a robust blend of spices like curry powder, turmeric, chili powder, and ginger.
I’m sure you discovered a lot of new recipes to try in this collection. If you like this type of post, read my What to Serve with Ravioli blog post for more easy family dinner ideas.
Hi, I'm Jacqueline Piper, the author of PiperCooks. I am a food blogger with a focus on easy, delicious, and (mostly) healthy recipes. I like using fresh ingredients for simple family recipes and I love cooking + sharing recipes to help you put healthy, homemade dinners on your table.
