Description
Experience a vibrant and flavorful Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl that transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite. This quick and satisfying meal is perfect for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken in a creamy coconut sauce over fluffy rice topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken (diced into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- 2 tbsp Freshly minced ginger
- 2 tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 cup Crushed Pineapple (canned, undrained or fresh diced)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp Cooking oil (neutral like avocado or canola)
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1 Fresh Mango (diced)
- Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime Wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice, combine with 1.5 cups water. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff.
- While rice cooks, dice chicken into 1-inch pieces, mince garlic and ginger, and dice red bell pepper. Chop mango and cilantro for garnishing; slice lime wedges.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken; cook for 4-6 minutes until mostly cooked and lightly golden. Stir in diced red bell pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in full-fat coconut milk. Add crushed pineapple (undrained), soy sauce, brown sugar/honey, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring, until sauce slightly thickens and chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings (more soy, sweetener, or lime).
- Divide fluffy rice among bowls. Spoon generous coconut chicken mixture over rice. Top with fresh diced mango, cilantro, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Prioritize prep by chopping all veggies and measuring ingredients before cooking. Use full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor and texture. Adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes as desired. This dish is great for meal prep; store components separately and combine when ready to serve.