Description
Coconut Milk Chicken is a delightful dish that transports you to a tropical paradise with its creamy texture and vibrant flavors. Tender chicken simmers in rich coconut milk, enhanced by aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and stir in cumin and coriander. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add chopped bell peppers and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Just before serving, squeeze lime juice over the dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to swap chicken for tofu or add other vegetables like spinach.