Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the tropics with this Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl, featuring tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is a delightful escape for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions, usually in 1 ¾ cups of water or coconut milk for extra flavor. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until cooked through.
- While the rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 can (13.5 oz) of coconut milk and stir in 1 teaspoon of curry powder. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add your choice of chopped vegetables (about 2 cups total) to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the juice of half a lime.
- To serve, scoop a generous portion of the cooked rice into a bowl. Top with the coconut chicken and vegetable mixture. Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to customize your vegetable choices and consider adding a dash of soy sauce or tamari for an umami kick.