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
- 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried herbs
- 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 cup canned light coconut milk from 1 can
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or basmati
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- more coconut milk optional for topping
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 using chicken thighs, swapping for tofu or shrimp, making vegetarian by omitting chicken, or adding red curry paste for a coconut curry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup chicken, ¾ cup riceCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 562mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 4g
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