Fluffy coconut rice paired with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy peanut sauce for a nourishing bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Coconut Rice
01 - 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
02 - 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Grilled Chicken
05 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Fresh Vegetables
13 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
14 - 1 cup julienned carrots
15 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
16 - 1/2 cup cooked shelled edamame
17 - 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
→ Peanut Sauce
18 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
19 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
20 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
21 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
22 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
23 - 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water
24 - 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce, optional
→ Garnish
25 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
26 - Lime wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, preferably up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
04 - In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha if using. Whisk in warm water gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
05 - Divide coconut rice equally among four bowls. Top each with sliced grilled chicken, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, edamame, and cilantro. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts and lime wedges.
