Description
A quick and satisfying Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl with tender chicken simmered in creamy coconut milk and served over fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 can coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups white or jasmine rice
- Fresh herbs like cilantro or basil, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Crunchy vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or cucumber, sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the pan, cooking until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir in the curry powder. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the rice according to the package instructions.
- Serve the coconut chicken over the fluffy rice topped with fresh herbs, lime juice, and crunchy vegetables.
Notes
For added spice, consider incorporating red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers while cooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg