Description
A delightful Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice in a creamy coconut sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and curry powder, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk, add salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer until chicken is tender and fully cooked, about 10 to 15 minutes; add water if necessary for desired consistency.
- Serve chicken mixture over rice and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, add sliced green onions or a squeeze of lime before serving. Pair with steamed vegetables for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken Rice, Easy Dinner, Meal Prep, Comfort Food