Description
A delightful Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl recipe that combines tender coconut-infused chicken with fragrant jasmine rice, topped with fresh garnishes and a squeeze of lime for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Coconut Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk (14 oz or 400ml)
- 1 cup chicken broth (240ml)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (15ml)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (15g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For Serving:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the Jasmine Rice: Wash the jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Cook the Rice: In a pot, combine rinsed rice with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear in a pan until golden brown.
- Add Flavors: Add garlic, ginger, coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, and sugar to the pan.
- Simmer: Let the chicken cook in the coconut mixture for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Serve: Slice chicken, place over jasmine rice, and spoon coconut broth over it.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl, Coconut Chicken Recipe, Asian Rice Bowl, Chicken and Rice
