Description
A warm and comforting bowl of tender chicken cooked in creamy coconut milk, combined with fragrant jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced chicken into the pan, season with garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, then add the coconut milk, chicken broth, and soy sauce. Combine everything well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, serve, and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For variations, you can use chickpeas or diced tofu for a vegetarian version. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken Rice, Easy Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food