Description
Warm up your winter nights with our comforting Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered in a fragrant coconut broth, paired with fluffy rice and fresh herbs. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is both nourishing and satisfying, delivering a hug in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as carrots and peas)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add cooking oil, then sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add boneless chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the rice and mixed vegetables, cover, and let simmer for another 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken thighs from the pot, shred them with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot. Mix gently.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish before serving and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg