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Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice: A Cozy One-Pot Delight Recipe

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Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a comforting, one-pot dish combining tender boneless chicken thighs simmered in a flavorful coconut milk and chicken broth base with aromatic spices. Served with jasmine rice and garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedges, this recipe delivers creamy, fragrant, and savory flavors perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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For the Broth

  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 can Coconut milk
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 inch Ginger, grated

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

For the Rice

  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice or jasmine rice
  • 2 stalks Green onions, for topping

For the Spices

  • 1 tablespoon Curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric

For Garnish

  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
  • 2 pieces Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Melt coconut oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Prepare Broth: Stir together red curry paste, chicken broth, boiling water, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice in the pot.
  3. Simmer Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the broth, season with salt and black pepper, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Cook Rice: Meanwhile, cook jasmine rice separately according to package instructions until fluffy.
  5. Serve: Slice the cooked chicken and serve in bowls topped with the warm, flavorful broth.
  6. Garnish: Top with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges for added freshness and zest.

Notes

  • Adjust curry powder amount to your heat preference.
  • Use boneless chicken thighs for a tender and juicy texture.
  • For a lighter version, substitute coconut milk with light coconut milk or reduce the amount.
  • Rice can be cooked in a rice cooker or on stove as preferred.
  • Garnish with extra fresh herbs like basil or mint if desired.

Keywords: Coconut chicken, brothy rice, one-pot meal, creamy chicken, coconut milk chicken, comfort food, easy dinner, coconut curry chicken

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