Description
Tender chicken breasts simmered in a silky coconut milk sauce with savory soy sauce, aromatic ginger, and zesty lime, served over fluffy jasmine rice. A quick, creamy, and tropical meal ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 (13.5 oz) can light coconut milk
3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium, if preferred)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
2 green onions (sliced), light green tops reserved
1 cup jasmine rice
Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Bring one-inch water to simmer in a shallow pan. Blanch jasmine rice for 1 minute, then drain.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high; cook chicken until golden brown (5-6 mins per side).
Add ginger, garlic, and soy sauce to chicken; stir-fry 1-2 minutes.
Pour coconut milk and lime juice into pan. Stir in blanched rice, green onion bottoms, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes until rice absorbs coconut mixture and chicken is fully cooked.
Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use red coconut milk (200ml) for thicker, richer sauce if preferred.
Chicken thighs may be substituted for extra moisture.
Meal prep: Store cooled bowl in airtight containers for 3-4 days.
Add steamed broccoli or shredded cabbage for extra fiber.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Meals
- Method: Simmering/Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg