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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Tropical Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl for Cozy Nights

This Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick and easy dish that brings tropical flavors to your dinner table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast or turkey/tofu for variation
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or olive oil as a lighter alternative
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or brown rice for added fiber
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth can use water in a pinch
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk or light coconut milk for a healthier option
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh is best, ground ginger works too
For Garnishing
  • 2 stalks Green Onions or chives as an alternative
  • Fresh Herbs (Cilantro) optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
  1. Prepare by finely chopping two cloves of garlic and a tablespoon of ginger, setting them aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine one cup of jasmine rice with one cup of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, heat two tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté for approximately 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Lower the heat to medium-low and add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in one can of coconut milk, stir well, and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Slice cooked chicken into strips and return to the skillet. Mix everything together and let it simmer for 2 additional minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.

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