Coconut Chicken Bowl
A comforting and nourishing Coconut Chicken Bowl featuring tender chicken in a creamy coconut sauce over fluffy jasmine rice, topped with vibrant garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, sliced bell peppers
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken breast to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the coconut milk, chicken broth, and rinsed rice.
- Bring to a simmer and cover, reducing heat to low, cooking for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Fluff the contents with a fork and serve in bowls, topped with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
For meal prep, cook a double batch and freeze half. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg