Coconut Chicken
Coconut chicken is a delightful dish that brings the tropical flavors of coconut and spices to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut sauce, perfectly balanced with hints of ginger, garlic, and fresh lime juice. Ideal for impressing guests or simply enjoying a cozy meal at home, this dish is easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve over rice, in tacos, or as part of a vibrant salad. Get ready for an explosion of flavor that will transport you straight to the beach!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 knob fresh ginger (about 1 inch), grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in half the coconut milk for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes), avoiding excessive stirring.
- Stir in sliced red bell pepper, cumin, and coriander; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in remaining coconut milk and soy sauce; simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish with fresh lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg