Description
Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful dish combining tender chicken with aromatic coconut rice and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, soy sauce, black pepper, and cook until chicken is fully cooked.
- Fluff the coconut rice with a fork.
- Assemble the bowl: place coconut rice at the base, top with chicken, cucumber, and green onions.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Try adding fresh herbs like cilantro or mint for a refreshing touch.
- Serve with lime wedges for a citrusy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: coconut chicken rice bowl, chicken rice, coconut rice, Asian cuisine