Creamy Coconut Chicken
A delicious Creamy Coconut Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with rich coconut milk and spices.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine with the chicken and onion mixture.
- Stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, curry powder, and turmeric. Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Serve with cooked rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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