Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl, a quick and satisfying dish that brings a tropical twist to your dinner table in just 20 minutes. This nourishing meal combines tender chicken with creamy coconut milk, creating a delightful harmony of tastes and textures. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan recipe minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or substitute with shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and soy sauce; stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice, drizzling with lime juice.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg