Tropical Chicken and Coconut Rice Bowl Recipe

Name: Tropical Chicken and Coconut Rice Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 pinch Garlic; 1 pinch Ground Ginger; 2 teaspoons Water; 1 whole Lime, Juiced, Divided; 1 whole Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh; 1/2 cups Light Coconut Milk (unsweetened); 1/2 cups Water; 1/2 cups White Rice; 1 stalk Green Onion, Sliced; Salt To Taste; 1/2 cups Pineapple; 2 teaspoons Minced Red Onion; 1/2 whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Diced; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 pinch Garlic
1 pinch Ground Ginger
2 teaspoons Water
1 whole Lime, Juiced, Divided
1 whole Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh
1/2 cups Light Coconut Milk (unsweetened)
1/2 cups Water
1/2 cups White Rice
1 stalk Green Onion, Sliced
Salt To Taste
1/2 cups Pineapple
2 teaspoons Minced Red Onion
1/2 whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Diced
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
Salt To Taste

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For the chicken, add the brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, water, and half of the lime juice to a bowl.
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Whisk together and pour into a Ziploc bag.
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Add the chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
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2.
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For the rice, pour the coconut milk, water, and rice into a pot.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in the green onion.
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Season with salt.
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Cover to keep warm and set aside.
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3.
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Meanwhile, prepare the pineapple salsa.
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Add the pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, and parsley into a small bowl.
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Pour in the remaining half of the lime juice and season with salt.
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Set aside.
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4.
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Heat a grill pan/small skillet/George Foreman over medium high heat.
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Add a drizzle of olive oil (if using a pan) and cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side, or until it reaches 165 degrees F. If using a Foreman, cook for 5 minutes.
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5.
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Add equal portions of rice to each bowl.
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Top with the pineapple salsa and equal amounts of sliced chicken.

258

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, 1 pinch Garlic, 1 pinch Ground Ginger, and more.

Yes, Tropical Chicken and Coconut Rice Bowl falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tropical Chicken and Coconut Rice Bowl

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