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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
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This Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl recipe combines tender chicken, fragrant jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Topped with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime, this Asian-inspired dish is both comforting and flavorful.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Rice:

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

For the Bowl:

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional, toasted)
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown.
  2. Prepare the Rice: Rinse jasmine rice, then cook with coconut milk, water, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until tender.
  3. Cook the Vegetables: Add bell pepper and carrots to the chicken skillet, cook until tender.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Serve coconut rice topped with chicken and veggies. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, shredded coconut, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • For extra heat, consider adding sriracha or red pepper flakes.
  • This recipe can be adapted with chicken thighs or tofu for variety.

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Find it online: https://easy-tapas-recipes.com/coconut-chicken-rice-bowl-recipe/