Description
A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 can 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
- 2 stalks Green onions (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 pieces Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the boneless chicken thighs, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Sprinkle the curry powder and turmeric over the chicken, stirring for about 2 minutes to blend.
- Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Stir in the long-grain rice, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, fluff the rice, and mix in the fresh cilantro. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions and lime wedges.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with chickpeas or tofu and use vegetable broth. This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice, comforting dish, easy recipe