Description
A creamy and comforting Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the chicken, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the diced chicken; sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about 1 minute.
- Incorporate the coconut milk and soy sauce; simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Finish with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over fluffed rice and garnish with cilantro or green onions.
Notes
Try variations like adding bell peppers or chickpeas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken Rice, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Tropical Recipe