Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice: A Cozy One-Pot Delight! Recipe
This Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant coconut milk and chicken broth base, infused with garlic, ginger, curry powder, and turmeric. Served over fluffy jasmine rice and garnished with fresh green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges, it’s a flavorful and aromatic dish perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Ingredients
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Broth and Flavoring
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 can Coconut milk
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
Protein
- 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Rice and Toppings
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice (or jasmine rice)
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 pieces Lime wedges
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Melt coconut oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, allowing the flavors to develop.
- Prepare broth mixture: Stir together curry powder, turmeric, chicken broth, and coconut milk in the pot to create a rich and savory base.
- Cook chicken: Add boneless chicken thighs to the pot, season with salt and black pepper, cover, and simmer gently for about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Cook rice: Separately, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Assemble dish: Remove chicken from broth, slice it, then serve over the cooked rice in bowls. Ladle the flavorful coconut chicken broth over the top.
- Garnish and serve: Top with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges for added brightness and freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute boneless chicken breasts if preferred, but thighs stay juicier.
- Adjust curry powder and turmeric amounts to taste for desired spice and color.
- Use jasmine rice for the best aromatic results, but long-grain white rice works well too.
- For extra richness, a tablespoon of coconut oil is recommended when sautéing aromatics.
- Leftover broth can be saved and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
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