Description
Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a cozy, creamy one-pot meal made with tender chicken, fragrant spices, and rich coconut broth. Served over fluffy rice and finished with fresh herbs and lime, it’s the perfect comforting dinner for busy weeknights or relaxed family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
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, sliced
For the Spices
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk. Stir in curry powder and turmeric until well combined.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Meanwhile, cook rice separately according to package instructions.
- Remove chicken, slice into pieces, then return it to the broth.
- Serve by placing rice in bowls and ladling the coconut chicken broth over the top.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
Add a squeeze of extra lime juice for brightness.
You can substitute chicken breast, but thighs give better flavor and tenderness.
Toss in veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
If the broth feels too thin, simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg