Description
Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a flavorful and hearty dish combining tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices with fluffy rice.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 stalks green onions (for topping)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges (to serve)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: mince garlic, grate ginger, chop green onions.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add boneless chicken thighs; season with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add long-grain white rice, curry powder, and turmeric. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat; fluff rice with a fork and stir in fresh cilantro.
- Serve warm topped with chopped green onions and lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For extra flavor, add more spices or herbs as desired.
- This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg