Description
Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk for a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe is designed to be simple yet flavorful, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cleanup, you can create a satisfying meal that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Customize it with your favorite veggies or adjust the spices to suit your taste, and you’ll have a deliciously cozy dinner ready in no time.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 stalks green onions (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (for golden hue)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for serving)
- 2 pieces lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic and ginger in oil until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; stir to combine.
- Add rinsed rice, curry powder, and turmeric; stir gently.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, top with green onions and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg