Description
A comforting dish featuring succulent chicken, tender rice, and a luxurious coconut broth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 1 cup rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, sautéing until aromatic, about 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce the diced chicken and stir frequently until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, coconut milk, rice, and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro and a side of lime wedges.
Notes
For better flavors, prepare the broth a day before. Adjust seasonings gradually during cooking for optimal taste balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: coconut rice, chicken soup, comforting meal, easy dinner, Asian cuisine, family meal