Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a tropical flavor sensation that combines tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut sauce with fragrant jasmine rice. This easy-to-make dish not only satisfies the palate but also brightens up any dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or festive gatherings, you can customize it with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and variety. Each bite takes you on a culinary journey to paradise!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken, mincing the garlic and ginger, and measuring out the coconut milk, rice, soy sauce, and honey.
- Cook the jasmine rice by rinsing it under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat with oil, seasoning lightly with salt until golden brown on all sides.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce by pouring in coconut milk, soy sauce, and honey; stir well and let it simmer gently for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve the coconut chicken over fluffy jasmine rice, drizzling remaining sauce from the skillet over each bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in coconut milk for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. - Boost nutrition by adding colorful vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.