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Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice

Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice: Cozy One-Pot Comfort Dish

This Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a creamy, delicious, and gluten-free dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Tropical
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless Chicken Thighs
For the Rice
  • 1.5 cups Jasmine Rice
For the Toppings
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric fresh preferred
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 unit Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Separate Pot for Rice

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add 4 cups of chicken broth and 1 can of coconut milk, stirring gently. Then add 1 tablespoon fish sauce and the juice of 1 lime. Simmer until bubbling softly.
  3. Nestle 1.5 pounds of boneless chicken thighs into the broth. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
  4. While the chicken cooks, cook 1.5 cups of jasmine rice in a separate pot according to package instructions.
  5. Remove the chicken once cooked and shred it into bite-sized pieces before returning to the pot to soak in broth.
  6. Serve by spooning jasmine rice into bowls topped with broth and chicken. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, simmer gently, and cook rice separately to avoid mushiness.

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