Description
Ginger & Chilli Chicken Brothy Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with aromatic spices, all enveloped in a savory broth. This quick-cook recipe bursts with the zesty notes of ginger and the heat of chilli, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or busy lunches. The addition of fresh herbs like coriander and mint enhances the dish, creating a vibrant and satisfying meal. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a warm bowl of goodness, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 15g Fresh Ginger
- 0.5 Red Onion
- 1 Red Chilli
- 1 tsp Curry Powder
- 350ml Water
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 25g Fresh Coriander
- 25g Fresh Mint
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 250g Microwave Rice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by grating half the garlic into a bowl, adding lime juice and salt, then mixing in the chicken thighs. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- While marinating, slice remaining garlic, cut ginger into matchsticks, and finely chop the chilli.
- In a frying pan over medium heat with olive oil, cook marinated chicken until charred and cooked through (10-15 minutes). Transfer to a plate to rest.
- In the same pan, add ginger, garlic, and chilli; fry for about 3 minutes before adding curry powder. Pour in water and simmer for 5 minutes. Finish with lime juice and season.
- Prepare herb salad by picking leaves from coriander and mint; combine with sliced red onion.
- Serve by reheating rice if needed, dividing it into bowls, pouring broth over rice, topping with sliced chicken and herb salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg