Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken and creamy coconut milk with aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this gluten-free and dairy-free dish is not only healthy but also versatile. Customize it with your favorite toppings or side dishes to elevate the flavors further. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or serving it at a gathering, this Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs diced chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried herbs
- 1/2 onion (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cup canned light coconut milk
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- More coconut milk (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with kosher salt, smoked paprika, and dried herbs.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat and brown the chicken for about 3–5 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat, add oil, then sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Deglaze with chicken broth.
- Stir in tomato paste and coconut milk; simmer briefly to thicken.
- Return chicken to skillet; cook until heated through.
- Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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