Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
A delightful dish of savory chicken, aromatic jasmine rice, and creamy coconut milk, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or cozy weekend meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook it according to package instructions using water or coconut milk for extra flavor.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil and sauté the diced chicken until cooked through. Season with garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Once the chicken is cooked, mix in the soy sauce and remaining coconut milk, allowing it to simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the vegetables and cook until tender.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables over the jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables and toppings. For extra flavor, use bone-in chicken thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg