Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl: Easy Comfort Food for Home Cooks
A delicious and comforting coconut chicken rice bowl that brings the flavors of the tropics to your kitchen.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and coconut milk; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat; add ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, soy sauce, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve topped with the chicken mixture and green onions.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl, easy recipes, comfort food