Description
A delightful Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl infused with flavors that feel like a warm hug, featuring tender chicken in a luscious coconut sauce over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can coconut milk (preferably full-fat)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp lime juice (fresh)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet, add garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to the skillet, cooking for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in coconut milk and soy sauce, stir, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Finish with Lime: Stir in lime juice just before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Great leftovers that taste even better the next day. Can be prepared ahead of time for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg