Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice: A Cozy One-Pot Delight Recipe
Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice is a comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant broth of coconut milk, garlic, ginger, and warming spices. Served over jasmine rice and garnished with fresh herbs and lime, this dish offers a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and citrusy flavors, ideal for a cozy, satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Ingredients
Scale
Broth & Flavor Base
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 can Coconut milk
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Protein
- 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs
Rice
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice or jasmine rice
Garnishes & Extras
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 pieces Lime wedges
Instructions
- 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 and aromatic to build the base flavor.
- Prepare Broth Mixture: Stir together curry powder, turmeric, chicken broth, boiling water, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice in the pot to create a rich, flavorful broth.
- Simmer Chicken: Add the boneless chicken thighs to the broth, ensuring they are submerged. Cover the pot and simmer gently for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Cook Rice: While the chicken simmers, cook jasmine rice separately according to package instructions for fluffy texture.
- Slice Chicken & Assemble: Remove the cooked chicken thighs from the broth and slice them into pieces. Place rice in serving bowls and top with sliced chicken and broth.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish the bowls with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over for added brightness.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with boneless skinless chicken breasts if preferred, but thighs offer more tenderness and flavor.
- Adjust curry powder quantity to taste depending on your preferred spice level.
- For a richer broth, use full-fat coconut milk.
- Cook the rice separately to ensure it remains fluffy and doesn’t get soggy in the broth.
- Add fish sauce to taste for umami depth, but omit for vegetarian versions.
Keywords: coconut chicken, brothy rice, one-pot meal, curry rice, coconut milk chicken, cozy dinner
