Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
A creamy and comforting Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl that’s perfect for any occasion, featuring tender chicken in a luscious coconut sauce served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by gathering all items and chopping garlic and ginger.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and sauté garlic and ginger.
- Add coconut milk and soy sauce, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken, return to the skillet, and coat with sauce.
- Squeeze in lime juice, stir, and adjust consistency if needed.
- Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro or green onions.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or a mix of vegetables for variations. This dish can be made ahead and stored for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken, Rice Bowl, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Asian Cuisine