Chicken broth rice bowl

A simple, one-bowl chicken and rice dish made with ginger, garlic, and coconut broth. Light but filling, easy on digestion, and perfect if you want something warm without spending hours prepping and cooking.

Why This Works

• Chicken thighs → rich in protein + iron for energy and hormone support

• Bone broth → supports gut lining + reduces inflammation

• Ginger + garlic → anti-inflammatory + helps digestion

• Bok choy → easy-to-digest greens without bloating

• Coconut cream → adds healthy fats to stabilise blood sugar

Chicken broth rice bowl

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Ingredients

serves 2-3

• 4 chicken thighs

• Cooked rice mixed with black lentils (enough for 2–3 servings)

• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 red onion, sliced into half moons

• 324ml chicken bone broth

• 160g coconut cream

• 1–2 tbsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)

• Juice of ½ lime

• 2–3 heads bok choy, chopped

• Handful wild garlic, chopped (or substitute spinach)

• Olive oil

• Salt and black pepper

To Serve - sprinkle some chilli flakes for a little spice kick

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1. Cook the chicken
   Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6–8 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and rest before slicing.

2. Cook the aromatics
   In the same pan, add the sliced red onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a further 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Build the broth
   Pour in the chicken bone broth, coconut cream, and tamari. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

4. Add the vegetables
   Add the chopped bok choy and simmer for 3–4 minutes until just tender.

5. Finish the broth
   Stir in the wild garlic at the end. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

6. Assemble
   Add cooked rice to serving bowls. Top with the chicken thighs and spoon over the hot broth. Finish with a sprinkle of chilli flakes for a little spice kick.

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Chilli flakes

Chicken broth