Description
Warm up your evenings with a comforting bowl of Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, fragrant jasmine rice, and rich coconut milk in a creamy broth that transports you to a tropical paradise. Quick to prepare and customizable with seasonal vegetables, it’s the perfect meal for cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and broth; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in jasmine rice, cover the pot, and allow it to cook for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in lime juice before serving for added freshness. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg