Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe
Coconut Milk Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken with a rich coconut curry sauce. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 Onion, diced
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, minced
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Red Chili, minced
Coconut Curry Sauce:
- (2) 14-ounce cans Coconut Milk
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Breast, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- Cilantro, Chili Oil or Chili Crunch, Scallions, Fresh Lime
- Steamed Rice
Instructions
- Saute the Aromatics: Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add coconut oil, onion, ginger, red chili, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add the Coconut Milk: Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and red curry paste.
- Poach the Chicken: Add chicken to the simmering mixture. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Keep It Tender: Avoid over-simmering. Remove from heat when chicken is done to preserve moisture.
- Finish and Serve: Add lime juice, cilantro. Serve chicken over rice, drizzle with chili oil, and garnish with scallions and cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing the amount of red chili.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered to reduce liquid.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Coconut Milk Chicken, Coconut Curry Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe
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