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Creamy Coconut Chicken with Rice Bowl – Family Favorite!

This Creamy Coconut Chicken with Rice Bowl is a comforting, family-friendly recipe that’s rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to prepare. With tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut sauce and served over fluffy jasmine rice, it’s a meal that brings everyone to the table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 1 1/2 lbs diced chicken breast
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
Sauce
  • 1/2 onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cup canned light coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
For Serving
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: Extra coconut milk for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Season and Brown the Chicken
  2. Season the diced chicken with salt, smoked paprika, and dried oregano.
  3. Heat a skillet over high heat with a light coat of oil.
  4. Add the chicken in a single layer and brown for 3-5 minutes, until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  5. Prepare the Sauce
  6. Reduce the heat to medium, add a bit more oil, and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  7. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any flavorful bits. Simmer for 1 minute.
  8. Combine and Simmer
  9. Stir in tomato paste, coconut milk, and salt. Mix until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  10. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.
  11. Serve and Garnish
  12. Spoon the creamy coconut chicken over cooked rice.
  13. Garnish with fresh cilantro and drizzle with extra coconut milk if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic, onion, and ginger for the best flavor.
  • Light coconut milk keeps the dish creamy without being too heavy.
  • Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute for chicken breast for added juiciness.

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