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Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice: A Cozy One-Pot Delight

A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Broth
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat for creaminess
Vegetables and Spices
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
Rice and Garnishes
  • 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp sliced green onions for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken and Vegetables
  1. In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red curry paste. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Stir in the carrots and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Adding Broth and Rice
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add the rinsed jasmine rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
Finishing Touches
  1. Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning with soy sauce if needed.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.

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