Description
Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl: Creamy, cozy, and bursting with flavor, this 30-minute Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is the ultimate comfort dinner. Juicy chicken simmered in rich coconut milk with warm spices, served over fluffy rice and finished with fresh toppings for a satisfying, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Spoon coconut chicken over cooked rice and add desired toppings before serving.
Notes
- You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts; adjust cook time accordingly (thighs stay juicier).
- The dish comes together in about 30 minutes—great for weeknights.
- If the sauce thickens too much, whisk in a splash of chicken broth or water.
- Top with avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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