Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
A delightful dish blending tender chicken with rich coconut milk, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Dairy Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine coconut milk, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the chicken.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Serve the coconut chicken over the cooked rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu and adjust cooking times accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg