Description

Discover the Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl, an easy weeknight dinner that blends juicy chicken, creamy coconut milk, and fragrant jasmine rice into a vibrant tropical meal. This quick recipe uses simple pantry staples, fresh herbs, lime, and crunchy vegetables for bright flavor and texture. Perfect for meal prep, it serves four and delivers balanced protein, carbs, and healthy fats in each comforting bowl, making it a family favorite. Serve with steamed broccoli or cucumber salad for extra crunch no

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken, diced
1 can coconut milk
2 cups jasmine rice
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
Lime wedges
Assorted crunchy vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)

Instructions

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine the rice and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the coconut milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve it topped with the coconut chicken mixture. Garnish with fresh herbs, lime wedges, and crunchy vegetables.

Notes

For a spicier version
add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth to loosen the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Thai‑Inspired Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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