Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights
A comforting dish that combines coconut milk, chicken, and rice into an easy meal perfect for busy nights.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth and coconut milk, bringing to a simmer.
- Add rice and stir. Cook according to rice package instructions.
- In a separate pan, sauté chicken with ginger and garlic until fully cooked.
- Mix cooked chicken into the rice pot.
- Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir well.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the dish sit covered for 10 minutes after cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken Brothy Rice, comfort food, easy recipe