Description
A warm and comforting bowl of Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice, filled with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich coconut broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the pot: Pour a tablespoon of oil into your large pot and warm it over medium heat.
- Sauté and savor: Add the chopped onion and sauté until they turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Flavor explosion: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about a minute.
- Golden chicken: Increase the heat slightly and toss in the diced chicken. Sauté until golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- The brothy bliss: Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Rice and relax: Stir in your cooked rice, season generously with salt and pepper, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish & serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: coconut chicken brothy rice, comfort food, easy dinner