Savory Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice
Savory Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is the ultimate comfort food that promises to warm you up on cozy nights. This dish artfully combines tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices to create a rich and flavorful broth that’s easy to whip up. Suitable for both weeknight dinners and gatherings, this delightful meal allows for customization with your favorite vegetables or spice levels, ensuring it suits everyone’s palate. Enjoy a bowl of this soothing brothy rice, garnished with fresh herbs and lime, for a satisfying dining experience that embodies warmth and comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Thai red curry paste
- 2 tbsp chicken bone broth concentrate
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 can (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
- 1 tsp fish sauce or soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime or apple cider vinegar
- 5 pieces chicken thighs, fat trimmed
- Chopped spring onions for garnish
- Chopped coriander for garnish
- 2 tsp chili oil (optional)
- 1.5 cups jasmine rice
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the coconut oil and sauté the ginger and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the Thai red curry paste for about 2 minutes to release flavors.
- Add the chicken bone broth concentrate with boiling water, mixing until blended.
- Gradually stir in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Submerge the trimmed chicken thighs into the broth and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes until done.
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water, then cook according to package instructions separately.
- Remove cooked chicken from broth, shred into pieces, then return to pot along with fish sauce, lime juice, and chili oil.
- Serve warm by spooning rice into bowls and ladling over the broth mixture; top with spring onions and coriander.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg