Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and fragrant jasmine rice simmered in creamy coconut milk with lime and ginger notes.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Protein
01 -
450 g chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
→ Liquids & Sauces
02 -
1 can (400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
03 -
30 ml low-sodium soy sauce
04 -
15 ml neutral oil (canola, vegetable, avocado, or coconut oil)
→ Grains
05 -
200 g uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
06 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
07 -
2.5 cm fresh ginger, grated or minced (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
08 -
Zest and juice of 1 lime
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12 g brown sugar
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Toppings
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Fresh cilantro or Thai basil, chopped
12 -
30 g toasted peanuts or cashews
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Cucumber slices
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Shredded carrot
15 -
Chili crisp or sriracha, to taste
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Mince garlic and ginger, zest and juice the lime. Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet, adding a splash of oil if needed. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime zest to the skillet. Scrape up browned bits from the pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Stir in rinsed rice. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Add a splash of water or coconut milk if the mixture appears dry.
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Nestle chicken pieces back into the rice along with any accumulated juices. Cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes until chicken is heated through and rice is tender.
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Stir in lime juice, taste, and adjust salt or soy sauce as needed. Add extra coconut milk if a saucier consistency is preferred. Serve in bowls topped with herbs, nuts, vegetables, and chili condiments as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Rinsing rice removes excess starch, preventing clumping.