Description
A comforting bowl of Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice featuring tender chicken simmered in fragrant coconut milk and homemade chicken broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, letting the mixture cook for another minute.
- Cook the Chicken: Increase the heat, add the diced chicken breast, and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in Broth & Coconut Milk: Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring gently. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate Rice: Stir in the cooked rice, fully coating it in the aromatic broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Let it Simmer: Allow your pot to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve & Garnish: Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This dish can be prepared a day in advance—simply reheat gently to preserve the integrity of the creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg