Description

This Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and comforting meal featuring fragrant jasmine rice cooked in creamy coconut milk, paired with tender stir-fried chicken breast and mixed vegetables, all garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines savory, aromatic, and slightly sweet flavors in a wholesome bowl.

Ingredients

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Rice

2 cups jasmine rice
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
2 cups water

Chicken and Vegetables

1 lb chicken breast, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, peas)
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

Fresh cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Rinse Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and ensure fluffy rice.
Cook Rice: In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, and 2 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil on the stovetop.
Simmer Rice: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Heat Oil and Season Chicken: While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken along with garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper for seasoning.
Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
Add Vegetables: Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet with the chicken and continue stir-frying for another 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Fluff Rice and Assemble: Once rice is done, fluff it with a fork. Serve the coconut rice in bowls topped with the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture.
Garnish: Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the bowls just before serving to add a fresh, herbal note.

Notes

For extra flavor, you may marinate the chicken in soy sauce and spices for 15 minutes before cooking.
If you prefer, substitute jasmine rice with basmati or long grain rice for a different texture.
You can use frozen mixed vegetables as a convenient alternative.
Adjust the amount of soy sauce according to your taste and dietary needs.
This dish can easily be made gluten free by ensuring soy sauce is gluten free.