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Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice

Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice: A Creamy Comfort Bowl

Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a one-pot wonder, melding tropical coconut and savory chicken into a creamy, gluten-free comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
For the Chicken & Rice
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice or jasmine rice
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • separate pot for rice

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice
  1. In a medium pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Stir in red curry paste, chicken broth, boiling water, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add boneless chicken thighs to the simmering broth. Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes on low heat.
  4. Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions in a separate pot.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot, let it rest, then slice into bite-sized strips.
  6. Serve rice in bowls, ladle broth and chicken over the top. Garnish with green onions and cilantro, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, simmer chicken gently and cook rice separately.

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