Irresistible Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice
A comforting bowl of chicken rice infused with coconut milk and spices, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics in a large pot with oil over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken thighs in the pot for around 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, then add jasmine rice, soy sauce, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks right in the pot, then stir everything together until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider adding seasonal vegetables during cooking. To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken with chickpeas and the broth with vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg