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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

A delightful Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl, combining savory chicken thighs, creamy coconut milk, and vibrant vegetables for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Rinse before cooking
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Water
For the Chicken and Sauce
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying chicken
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
For the Vegetables and Finish
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper (sliced)
  • 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped) For garnish
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
  • Lime Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 15 minutes, then turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
  3. In the same skillet, lower the heat and sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar to the skillet, stirring to combine. Simmer for a couple of minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in the sliced red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and shredded carrots. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until vibrant and tender-crisp.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, coat in sauce, and warm through for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Fluff the cooked rice and divide into bowls. Top each bowl with the coconut chicken and sautéed vegetables.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinsing rice removes excess starch, preventing clumping. Adjust cooking times for different chicken cuts as needed.

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