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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Creamy Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl for Quick Tropical Bliss

Enjoy a delicious Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl that brings tropical flavors to your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowl
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Can substitute with turkey or tofu
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Full-fat for richness or light for lower calories
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce/Tamari Opt for gluten-free tamari for gluten-free option
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Can substitute with basmati rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Chicken broth may be used for a heartier taste
For the Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh is ideal, garlic powder works in a pinch
  • 1 small piece Ginger Ground ginger can substitute if fresh is not available
For Garnish
  • Fresh Herbs (Green Onions, Cilantro) Feel free to use other herbs based on preference

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by gathering and prepping your ingredients, finely chop garlic and ginger.
Cooking Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice and vegetable broth, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Sauté Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
Add Aromatics
  1. Remove chicken, add minced garlic and ginger to skillet, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Make Coconut Sauce
  1. Pour in coconut milk and let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Slice cooked chicken, return it to skillet, stir to coat in sauce and cook together for an additional 2 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve fluffy jasmine rice topped with coconut chicken mixture and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish stores well, perfect for meal prep. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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