Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
A flavorful Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl featuring tender chicken breast, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut sauce served over rice.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried herbs
Sauce
- 0.5 onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or more if desired
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 1.25 cup canned light coconut milk from 1 can
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
Bowls
- fresh cilantro
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or basmati
- more coconut milk optional for topping
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, paprika and dried herbs.
- Preheat a large skillet over high and spray with oil then brown the chicken in an even layer, 3-5 minutes.
- Once browned, remove the chicken, reduce heat and spray with more oil. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and cook 1 minute, then add the broth to deglaze the pan.
- Simmer about 1 minute then add in the tomato paste, coconut milk, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer for a few minutes to thicken, add the chicken back along with any juices and cook on medium heat 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with cilantro and drizzle with more coconut milk, if desired.
Notes
Variations: Swap chicken breasts with thighs. Try with tofu or shrimp, adjusting cooking time as needed. Omit chicken and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option. Add red curry paste for curry flavor. Skip cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 562mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 4g
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