Description
A comforting Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl combining succulent chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, and luscious coconut milk for a taste of the tropics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Your choice of toppings (e.g., avocado, bell peppers, cucumber)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rinsed rice and coconut milk in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the diced chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it into bowls. Top with the coconut chicken.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges and your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use full-fat coconut milk. Marinating chicken for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor. Adjust toppings to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg