Description
Saucy Coconut Braised Chicken with Rice Noodles and Broccoli is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and vibrant veggies for a comforting meal. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, chili paste, and lime juice; stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer on low heat; cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- In a separate pot of boiling water, cook rice noodles and broccoli according to package instructions (4-6 minutes); drain.
- Serve rice noodles topped with the saucy chicken mixture; garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg