Description
Ginger & Chilli Chicken Brothy Rice is a heartwarming dish that embodies comfort and flavor in every bite. This delightful recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in zesty lime and garlic, paired with a fragrant broth infused with fresh ginger and red chilli. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner. The vibrant herbs and spices elevate this dish beyond ordinary chicken rice, making it a new family favorite. Serve it hot, topped with a refreshing herb salad for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 15g fresh ginger
- 1 red chilli
- 350ml water
- 250g microwave rice
- Fresh coriander and mint for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining grated garlic, lime juice, salt, and chicken thighs in a bowl; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice remaining garlic, ginger, and chilli while the chicken marinates.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat; cook the marinated chicken until charred and cooked through (10-15 minutes). Remove from the pan to rest.
- In the same pan, sauté ginger, garlic, and chilli for about 3 minutes; add curry powder and simmer with water for 5 minutes.
- Prepare garnishes by picking herb leaves and slicing red onion; mix them together.
- Reheat microwave rice according to package instructions; serve in bowls topped with broth, sliced chicken, and herb salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg