Description
Savory coconut milk chicken delivers a delightful fusion of Caribbean and Southeast Asian flavors. Succulent chicken simmers in rich, aromatic coconut sauce, promising a memorable culinary journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
Liquid Base:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 milliliters) coconut milk
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing finely chopped onions, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger until they release a tantalizing aromatic fragrance.
- Sprinkle curated spices into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to activate their robust flavors for approximately 1-2 minutes, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully introduce chicken pieces into the skillet, allowing them to develop a golden-brown exterior by rotating and searing each side to lock in natural juices.
- Cascade rich coconut milk into the skillet, creating a luxurious sauce, then reduce heat and cover, allowing the chicken to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until completely cooked through and tender.
- Elevate the dish’s brightness by drizzling fresh lime juice across the surface, then delicately garnish with vibrant chopped cilantro leaves just before presenting the meal.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken beforehand in a mixture of garlic, ginger, and spices for deeper taste penetration.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the creamy, aromatic profile of the dish.
- Choose full-fat coconut milk for richer, more luxurious sauce texture and deeper coconut undertones.
- Reduce cooking time by cutting chicken into smaller, uniform pieces to ensure even and faster cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg