Coconut Milk Chicken
If you’re in search of a comforting and flavorful dish, this Coconut Milk Chicken recipe is your answer! Tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut sauce, infused with aromatic spices, creates an irresistible meal that’s perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. In just about 30 minutes, you can serve a delightful bowl over steaming rice that brings warmth and joy to your dining table. Once you try it, you’ll want to share it with friends and family!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or canola oil)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 red chili (minced)
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) coconut milk
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced ginger, garlic, and red chili; cook for another couple of minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut milk, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and red curry paste; mix well.
- Carefully add sliced chicken to the simmering sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and poach for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat once chicken is cooked through; garnish with lime juice, cilantro, and serve over steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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