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Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice

Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice: Your Cozy Weeknight Bowl

This Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a quick and comforting one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken broth homemade or store-bought
  • 1 can Coconut milk 13.5 oz, full-fat recommended
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons Curry powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice or jasmine rice, rinsed
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green onions sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 pieces Lime wedges
Flavor Enhancers (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice to taste
  • Chili oil or jalapeños for spice, use sparingly

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of red curry paste, followed by 4 cups of chicken broth and 1 can of coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add 4 boneless chicken thighs to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. While the chicken simmers, prepare 1 cup of jasmine rice according to package instructions in a separate pot.
  5. Remove cooked chicken, slice, and serve over rice. Ladle broth on top, and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the rice separately and adjust flavors by tasting the broth regularly.

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