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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Creamy Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl for Quick Tropical Delight

This Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick tropical delight, packed with flavor and versatility, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts diced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 ounces
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
For the Rice
  • 1 cup cooked rice jasmine, basmati, or brown
For Garnish
  • cilantro or green onions

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of diced chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and the juice of 1 lime. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for another 5–7 minutes.
  4. Prepare 1 cup of rice according to package instructions, typically in 2 cups of water. Simmer for 15 minutes or until fluffy.
  5. Serve rice onto each plate, top with the coconut chicken mixture, and garnish with cilantro or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is meal prep friendly and can be customized for various diets by swapping chicken for shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas.

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