Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
Coconut Chicken Rice Bowls are a vibrant and healthy option for anyone seeking a quick yet satisfying meal. This delightful dish combines tender chicken simmered in rich coconut milk with perfectly cooked jasmine rice, creating a wonderfully creamy and flavorful experience. Enhanced with ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices, these bowls are not only high in protein but also versatile—perfect for customizing with your favorite vegetables or toppings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delicious dinner that’s sure to impress family and friends while meeting various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs diced chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried herbs
- 1/2 onion (minced)
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cup canned light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh cilantro
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, smoked paprika, and dried herbs.
- In a large skillet over high heat, brown the chicken for 3-5 minutes.
- Lower heat, sauté minced onion, garlic, and grated ginger until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in tomato paste, coconut milk, and salt; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add the browned chicken back to the skillet; cook until heated through.
- Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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