Description
This Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful and healthy meal that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Tender chicken is coated in a creamy coconut sauce with a hint of ginger and served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried herbs of your choice
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups canned light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Bowls:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or basmati rice
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- More coconut milk (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Season and brown chicken: Season chicken with salt, paprika, and dried herbs. Preheat a large skillet over high heat and spray with oil. Brown chicken in a single layer for 3-5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet.
- Sauté aromatics: Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth.
- Make sauce: Simmer for 1 minute, then add tomato paste, coconut milk, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
- Combine and serve: Add chicken back to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until heated through. Serve over rice, garnished with cilantro and a drizzle of coconut milk, if desired.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
- Try this recipe with tofu or shrimp, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken, use vegetable broth, and add tofu and your favorite vegetables.
- Add red curry paste for a coconut curry flavor.
- You can use different types of rice or grains, such as quinoa or brown rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
