Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl: The Juicy Twist You’ll Love
Discover the delightful blend of flavors in this Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 lime for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rice with coconut milk and salt; bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- While the rice cooks, season the chicken breast with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or sauté the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in green onions.
- Serve the coconut rice topped with sliced chicken and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for an hour before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg