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Coconut Chicken & Rice

Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl

Delight in this Coconut Chicken & Rice Bowl, a flavorful and customizable dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowl
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 429
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 1.25 cup canned light coconut milk
  • 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

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt, paprika, and dried herbs.
  2. Preheat a large skillet over high heat and spray with oil. Brown the chicken in an even layer for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken, reduce heat, and spray with more oil. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Then add the broth to deglaze the pan.
  4. Simmer for about 1 minute, then add the tomato paste, coconut milk, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Bring the sauce to a simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
  5. Add the chicken back along with any juices and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with cilantro and drizzle with more coconut milk, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSodium: 562mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 4g

Notes

For added flavor, consider swapping the chicken for shrimp or tofu, and experiment with different spices.

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