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Coconut Chicken Rice

Coconut Chicken Rice Bliss Bowl: A Tropical Twist at Home

Experience vibrant tropical goodness with this Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl, featuring tender chicken in a luscious coconut sauce over fluffy rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 pound chicken breasts diced, lean protein
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce can substitute tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh is best
  • to taste salt essential seasoning
  • to taste pepper essential seasoning
For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups cooked rice jasmine, basmati, or brown rice are excellent choices
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or green onions

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • Fork

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
    Coconut Chicken Rice
  2. Add the minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the skillet, stirring continuously for about 1 minute until fragrant.
    Coconut Chicken Rice
  3. Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir well and let it simmer on medium-low for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
    Coconut Chicken Rice
  4. Prepare the rice according to package instructions. Fluff the rice with a fork and keep warm until serving.
    Coconut Chicken Rice
  5. Serve the coconut chicken mixture over the fluffy rice and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or green onions.
    Coconut Chicken Rice

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat adding a splash of coconut milk.

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