Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
A creamy and fragrant bowl of coconut chicken paired with aromatic curry and tender vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro, parsley)
- Crispy vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots)
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions until fluffy and tender.
- Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken breast pieces until no longer pink.
- Stir in coconut milk, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the coconut chicken over jasmine rice.
- Top with lime juice, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables.
Notes
Add more vegetables or switch the protein for a different flavor. This dish travels well and tastes better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg