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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl: A Tropical Escape for Dinner

A delicious Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl that is gluten-free, customizable, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or substitute with basmati or brown rice
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth homemade or low-sodium
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts or substitute with turkey
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk 13.5 ounces or light coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari ensure gluten-free if needed
For the Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (Cilantro, Green Onions) can substitute parsley
For the Veggie Boost
  • 2 cups Assorted Vegetables (Bell Peppers, Broccoli) or seasonal produce

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Mince garlic and grate ginger. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear.
  2. In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, simmer for 15 minutes, then let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown.
  4. Remove chicken, add garlic and ginger to the same skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour coconut milk into the skillet, stir in soy sauce, simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Slice cooked chicken, return to skillet with sauce, simmer for 2 more minutes.
  7. Scoop rice into bowls, top with chicken and sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite proteins and vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

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