Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl
Quick and easy high-protein Coconut Chicken Rice Bowls are perfect for my gluten-free, dairy-free friends!
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Chicken and seasonings
- 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried herbs
Sauce ingredients
- 0.5 onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or more if you like it extra gingery
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 1.25 cups canned light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
For the bowls
- fresh cilantro
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or basmati
- more coconut milk optional for topping
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, paprika and dried herbs.
- Preheat a large skillet over high and spray with oil then brown the chicken in an even layer, 3-5 minutes.
- 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.
- Simmer about 1 minute then add in the tomato paste, coconut milk, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- 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.
- Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with cilantro and drizzle with more coconut milk, if desired.
Notes
Variations include swapping chicken breasts with thighs, trying with tofu or shrimp, and adjusting cooking time as needed. Omit the chicken for vegetarian options or add red curry paste for a coconut curry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 562mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 4g
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