Thai Chicken Coconut Bowl (Printable Version)

Creamy coconut rice with savory chicken and fresh Thai vegetables

# List of Ingredients:

→ 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 & 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 Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 to 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 frequently, until golden and cooked through, approximately 6 to 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 to preserve crunch.
04 - Divide coconut rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with cooked chicken, red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, and julienned carrot. Sprinkle with cilantro, Thai basil, green onion, and sliced red chili.
05 - Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts over each bowl. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Delivers a perfect harmony of sweet, savory, and herbal flavors.
  • A complete, nutritious meal that is naturally gluten-free.
  • Simple preparation techniques like blanching keep the vegetables vibrant and crisp.
02 -
  • Always rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear to prevent the coconut rice from becoming too gummy.
  • Don't skip the resting period for the rice; it allows the moisture to redistribute for the fluffiest texture.
  • For those with nut allergies, omit the peanuts and use toasted sesame seeds for a similar crunch.
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