Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken with creamy coconut rice, perfect for family dinners or quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Toppings (e.g., bell peppers, avocado, green onions)
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine rice and coconut milk, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked and creamy.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the coconut rice topped with chicken, and customize with your favorite toppings.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness and feel free to mix in any vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg