Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the tropics with this Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl, featuring tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and fluffy jasmine rice.
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.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg