Basil Chicken Curry with Coconut Rice

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

basmati rice

1/2 cup

shredded unsweetened coconut

2 tbsp

cooking oil (divided)

2 tsp

minced fresh ginger (divided)

1 1/2 lb

skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

Freshly ground pepper

medium onion, chopped

1 14 ounce can

unsweetened coconut milk

1/2 cup

chicken broth

1 1/2 tbsp

Thai green curry paste

1/4 cup

plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil leaves

3 tbsp

minced cilantro

green onion, white and light green parts only, cut into 2-inch lengths

Freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup

chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Sliced avocado and mango, for serving