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Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe
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This flavorful Coconut Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender diced chicken in a creamy coconut sauce served over fragrant jasmine rice. Garnished with fresh cilantro and an optional drizzle of coconut milk, this dish is packed with exotic flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 lbs diced chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried herbs

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 onion, minced
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cup canned light coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp of tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Bowls:

  • Fresh cilantro
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice or basmati
  • More coconut milk, optional for topping

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, paprika, and dried herbs.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Preheat a large skillet, brown the chicken in an even layer.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: Cook onion, garlic, ginger, add broth, tomato paste, coconut milk, and salt. Simmer to thicken.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Add chicken back to the sauce, cook for a few minutes.
  5. Serve: Serve over rice, garnish with cilantro, and drizzle with coconut milk if desired.

Notes

  • You can customize this bowl with additional vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
  • To make it spicy, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • For a richer sauce, stir in a tablespoon of coconut cream at the end.

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