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A bowl of creamy chicken curry with a mound of white rice, sliced grilled chicken, and steamed bok choy, garnished with chopped green onions.

Coconut Lime Brothy Rice (with Lemongrass Chicken)

Juicy lemongrass chicken and fluffy rice in a creamy, zesty coconut lime broth with bok choy and chili oil.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Herman Chan

Equipment

Ingredients 

Lemongrass Chicken

  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil for searing

Coconut Lime Broth

For Serving

  • Cooked white rice
  • Bok choy or vegetables of choice
  • Chopped scallions
  • Chili oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Marinate for 15 minutes.
    1 pound chicken thighs, 3 cloves garlic, 1 Tbsp minced lemongrass, 2 Tbsp fish sauce, 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp dark soy sauce, 1.5 Tbsp brown sugar, 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • While the chicken marinates, heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
    1 Tbsp olive oil, ½ white onion
  • Add the garlic, ginger, Thai chilis (or red chili flakes), and green onion, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
    4 cloves garlic, 1 Tbsp minced ginger, 2 Thai chilis, 1 green onion
  • Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, then stir in the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes to let the flavors come together. Stir in the lime zest and season with salt to taste.
    1 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1 can (13.5 fl oz) full-fat coconut milk, 3 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 Tbsp granulated sugar, 2 limes, Salt
  • Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
    1 Tbsp neutral oil
  • In a large plate, ladle a good amount of broth then add cooked white rice, bok choy, sliced chicken, chopped scallions, and a drizzle of chili oil. Serve immediately.
    Cooked white rice, Bok choy or vegetables of choice, Chopped scallions, Chili oil

Notes

Chef's Tips:
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to get maximum flavor.
  • Use a good quality full-fat coconut milk for richer flavor and broth.
  • Adjust the amount of lime juice depending on your preference and how juicy your limes are. For me, 2 limes was perfect but sometimes I used more because the limes were not juicy enough.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 2434mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg