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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl: A Tropical Comfort Food Delight

Experience the Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl, a quick and comforting dish that transports you to tropical paradises with every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice rinsed
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Breasts/Thighs cooked to 165°F
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil/Coconut Oil or any neutral oil
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic sautéed briefly
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Honey maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce optional
For the Toppings
  • Fresh Vegetables (carrots, cucumber) sliced
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish
  • Sriracha/Chili Flakes optional
  • Chopped Peanuts/Toasted Coconut Flakes optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine with coconut milk and water in a medium saucepan, add salt. Bring to boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
    Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, ground ginger, and paprika. Heat oil in a large skillet, cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips.
    Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and fish sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
    Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
  4. Fluff coconut rice, divide into bowls, top with sliced chicken and sauce. Add fresh vegetables, garnish with cilantro and optional toppings.
    Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For meal prep, chicken and rice can be frozen individually for up to 2 months.

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