Description
An embrace of warm coconut milk, tender chicken, and fragrant spices, this Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice dish is perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a large pot over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Cook the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Toast the turmeric and jasmine rice together for about a minute.
- Build the broth by adding chicken broth and coconut milk, bringing it to a gentle boil, then simmering for 15-20 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve warm, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your choice of vegetables. For a quicker version, use an Instant Pot for faster cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg