Curry Chicken in Basil Coconut Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

basmati rice ( or long grain rice, uncooked)

1 lb

chicken breasts (boneless and skinless (2 or 3 depending on size), cut into small cubes)

2 tbsp

curry powder

1/2 tsp

chili powder

1/4 tsp

salt (or to taste)

1/2 tsp

pepper (or to taste)

2 tbsp

olive oil

onion (chopped)

jalapeno pepper (chopped)

5 cloves

garlic (finely minced)

1/4 cup

basil (fresh and chopped or 1 tbsp dry basil)

14 oz

coconut milk ((1 can))

1/2 cup

chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)

1 tbsp

cornstarch