Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken and aromatic jasmine rice in a creamy coconut broth, garnished with cilantro and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Cook chicken: Toss in the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Stir often to avoid sticking.
- Add spices and rice: Stir in the turmeric and jasmine rice, toasting them together for about a minute.
- Combine liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Allow it to simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Final touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Consider making a double batch for leftovers. You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: comfort food, coconut rice, chicken soup, easy recipe, Asian cuisine