Description
A comforting bowl of coconut chicken with tender rice, inspired by tropical flavors from Thailand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ginger
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and ginger to release their aromatic flavors. If you’re using fresh lime, go ahead and squeeze out the juice.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, season them with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent anything from sticking.
- Create the Coconut Sauce: Once your chicken is golden and cooked, reduce the heat to low. Pour in the can of coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir everything together until well blended, letting the chicken soak up all that delicious coconut flavor. Let it simmer gently for another 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ginger during the last minute of cooking for an extra punch of flavor.
- Serve it Up: While the sauce simmers, reheat your cooked rice if needed. Serve the creamy coconut chicken over the warm rice, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions. Enjoy your comforting Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl!
Notes
This dish pairs well with side salads or steamed vegetables. For a special touch, add a slice of lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken, Thai Recipe, Rice Bowl, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner