Thai Chicken Coconut Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken meets creamy coconut rice and fresh vegetables brightened by Thai herbs and spices.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Coconut Rice

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
02 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Chicken

05 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
06 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
13 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Vegetables and Herbs

14 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
15 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
16 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
17 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, torn
19 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
20 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced

→ Garnish

21 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
22 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring constantly, until golden and cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, white pepper, and lime juice. Toss to coat chicken evenly. Remove from heat.
03 - Blanch sugar snap peas and carrots in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water to maintain crisp-tender texture. Keep bell pepper raw for optimal crunch.
04 - Divide coconut rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with chicken, bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and carrot. Sprinkle with cilantro, Thai basil, green onion, and chili as desired.
05 - Sprinkle chopped peanuts over each bowl. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect balance of flavors – creamy, savory, sweet and tangy
  • Customizable heat level to suit your preference
  • Gluten-free friendly with simple substitutions
  • Colorful and nutritious complete meal in one bowl
  • Ready in just 45 minutes for a weeknight-friendly dinner
02 -
  • Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook for a smoother workflow
  • Don't overcook the vegetables – they should remain bright and slightly crisp
  • Make extra coconut rice to use in other meals throughout the week
  • For meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before eating
  • If using leftover cooked chicken, add it to the sauce at the end just to warm through
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