Description
Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a comforting one-pot dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant coconut milk and curry-infused broth, served over jasmine rice and garnished with fresh herbs and lime for a vibrant, cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth and Flavor Base
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 can Coconut milk
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Protein
- 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs
Rice
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice or jasmine rice
Garnish
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 pieces Lime wedges
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt coconut oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Prepare Broth Mixture: Stir together red curry paste, chicken broth, boiling water, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice in the pot to create a rich and flavorful coconut curry broth base.
- Simmer Chicken: Add the boneless chicken thighs to the pot, cover, and simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender, absorbing the flavors of the broth.
- Cook Rice Separately: While the chicken simmers, cook jasmine rice separately according to package instructions to ensure fluffy, perfectly cooked grains.
- Assemble and Serve: Slice the cooked chicken and serve it in bowls. Ladle the flavorful broth over the chicken and rice.
- Garnish: Top each bowl with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges to add brightness and freshness to the dish.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of curry powder to your preferred spice level.
- Using boneless chicken thighs keeps the meat tender and juicy.
- For a spicier version, add chili flakes or fresh sliced chili.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the broth at its warmest and most comforting.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Keywords: Coconut chicken, brothy rice, one-pot meal, coconut milk, curry, jasmine rice, comforting dinner
