Description
This Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice. With a hint of ginger and garlic, this dish is both comforting and exotic.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
To Serve:
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown rice)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook the diced chicken with salt and pepper until browned and cooked through.
- Add Flavor: Add garlic and ginger, stir until fragrant.
- Simmer: Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime juice. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Prepare Rice: Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve: Spoon chicken over rice, garnish with cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch and color.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl, Quick Dinner Recipe, Asian-Inspired Dish
