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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

The ultimate comfort food, this Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl combines creamy coconut milk with tender chicken and aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it's delicious and satisfying, making it a must-try tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups canned light coconut milk from 1 can
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • cilantro fresh
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or basmati
  • more coconut milk optional for topping

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Grater
  • Cutting Board
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt, paprika and dried herbs.
  2. Preheat a large skillet over high and spray with oil then brown the chicken in an even layer, 3-5 minutes.
  3. Once browned, remove the chicken, reduce heat and spray with more oil. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and cook 1 minute, then add the broth to deglaze the pan.
  4. Simmer about 1 minute then add in the tomato paste, coconut milk, and salt.
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer for a few minutes to thicken, add the chicken back along with any juices and cook on medium heat 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with cilantro and drizzle with more coconut milk, if desired.

Notes

  • Chicken: Swap chicken breasts with thighs.
  • Protein: Try with tofu or shrimp, adjusting cooking time as needed.
  • Vegetarian Coconut Rice Bowls: Omit the chicken, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, and add some tofu, and veggies like broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas.
  • Curry: Add red curry paste for a coconut curry.
  • Don’t like cilantro? Skip it or swap it with scallions.
  • Grains: Serve the coconut chicken over another type of grain, like quinoa or brown rice.