Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl. Tender chicken cooked in coconut milk, flavored with ginger and turmeric, served over jasmine rice with steamed broccoli and cilantro, this Asian-inspired dish is a delightful meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken pieces, cook until browned.
- Cook the Dish: Stir in turmeric, salt, pepper, coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, and rice. Simmer until rice is cooked.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in broccoli and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a chopped red chili or a dash of chili flakes.
- You can substitute jasmine rice with basmati or brown rice (adjust cooking time accordingly).
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Bowl
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
