Description
Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a comforting and flavorful one-pot dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant coconut milk and chicken broth base with aromatic spices. Served over jasmine rice and garnished with fresh herbs and lime, this cozy meal is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Ginger, grated
- 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice or jasmine rice
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 pieces Lime wedges (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Melt coconut oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
- Make Broth Mixture: Stir together the curry powder, turmeric, chicken broth, and coconut milk until combined well in the pot.
- Cook Chicken: Add the boneless chicken thighs to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper, cover the pot, and simmer gently for about 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Cook Rice: While the chicken cooks, prepare jasmine rice separately according to package instructions to ensure fluffy texture.
- Slice Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the broth and slice it into bite-size pieces.
- Assemble and Serve: Place cooked rice in bowls, top with sliced chicken and ladle the flavorful coconut chicken broth over it.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions and fresh cilantro on top. Serve each bowl with lime wedges to squeeze over just before eating for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- You can adjust the curry powder amount to control the spice level.
- Use jasmine rice for the most authentic flavor and aroma.
- Leftover broth makes a great base for soup or stew.
- For extra richness, add a splash of fish sauce or lime juice to the broth before serving.
- This dish can be adapted to gluten-free by ensuring broth and curry powders are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Keywords: coconut chicken, brothy rice, one-pot meal, comforting dinner, coconut milk chicken, jasmine rice, Southeast Asian recipe, curry rice bowl
