Description
This Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender sautéed chicken with fragrant coconut rice and a variety of fresh vegetables. Topped with cilantro, toasted coconut, and a squeeze of lime, it’s a vibrant and delicious meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Coconut Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Serving:
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- ½ cup sliced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Coconut Rice: In a medium pot, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Stir in soy sauce and lime juice during the final minute of cooking.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the coconut rice among 4 bowls. Top each with the sautéed chicken, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and red bell pepper. Garnish with cilantro and toasted coconut. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can add sliced avocado or a drizzle of spicy mayo for extra richness.
- Swap jasmine rice for brown rice or quinoa if desired.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute tofu or chickpeas for the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
