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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Heavenly Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl You’ll Crave Daily

This Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a comforting meal that brings a touch of paradise to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course One-Pot Meals
Cuisine Asian, Tropical
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Rice

  • 2 cups Jasmine rice rinsed
  • 1.5 cups Coconut milk
  • 1.5 cups Water

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for searing
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated

For the Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar

For the Vegetables

  • 1 cup Red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Sugar snap peas
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots

For Garnish

  • 1 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 1 minute.
  • Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar, stirring to combine and simmer.
  • Add the sliced red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and carrots; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, stir to combine, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve rice in bowls and top with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Coconut Chicken, comfort food, one pot meals, quick dinner, Rice Bowl
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