Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
A delightful dish that combines juicy chicken with creamy coconut sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, and stir in soy sauce.
- Let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the pan, coating it with the sauce.
- Serve over fluffy cooked rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg