Description
A comforting and creamy dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy rice in a coconut milk broth, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Once it shimmers, add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute.
- Brown the chicken: Increase the heat and add the diced chicken breast. Sauté until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Combine broth and coconut milk: Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring gently. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the rice: Stir in the cooked rice, ensuring each grain is coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer and meld flavors: Let the pot simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot: Scoop into bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the broth and chicken in advance, then combine with rice just before serving. This dish is also suitable for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg