Description
Quick and easy Coconut Chicken Bowl made with tender chicken, coconut milk, and rice for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs diced chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, paprika, and dried herbs.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and brown the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken and add onion, garlic, and ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add broth to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in tomato paste, coconut milk, and salt.
- Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Swap chicken breast with thighs if desired.
- Use tofu or shrimp as alternative proteins.
- Add red curry paste for extra spice.
- Serve with quinoa or brown rice if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired