Description
Delightful coconut chicken rice bowl brings tropical flavors dancing across your plate with Caribbean-inspired zest. Succulent chicken nestled on fluffy rice creates a perfect harmony of creamy coconut richness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl Ingredients:
Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Main Cooking Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Rice and Toppings:
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) jasmine rice
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) shredded carrots
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup (30 grams) toasted coconut flakes (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Transform tender chicken strips in a vibrant marinade blending coconut milk, tangy soy sauce, zesty lime juice, caramelizing brown sugar, aromatic garlic, and spicy ginger. Submerge the meat and allow flavors to meld for 30-120 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Cleanse rice grains under cool running water until liquid runs crystal clear. Combine rice with creamy coconut milk, pure water, and a whisper of salt in a medium saucepan. Ignite heat, bringing liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and let grains absorb liquid for 15-18 minutes until perfectly tender.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high flame. Extract chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip away. Sear meat for 5-6 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown crust and ensuring complete cooking through.
- Craft colorful bowls by creating a lush coconut rice foundation. Layer sizzling chicken atop the grains, then artfully arrange crisp bell peppers, refreshing cucumber ribbons, vibrant shredded carrots, and creamy avocado slices.
- Elevate the dish with a flourish of chopped cilantro and toasted coconut flakes. Present with bright lime wedges, inviting diners to squeeze additional citrusy brightness across their meal.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper, more intense flavor infusion that transforms ordinary poultry into a taste sensation.
- Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy, perfectly separated grains that absorb coconut milk beautifully.
- Adjust heat carefully when cooking chicken to prevent drying out, maintaining juicy, tender meat with a golden-brown exterior.
- Swap proteins easily by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or plant-based alternatives for a versatile, diet-friendly meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg