Description
Indulge in the creamy, rich flavors of this Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This one-skillet dish combines tender chicken with a luscious coconut cream sauce infused with zesty lime and aromatic spices. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, you can prepare a delightful meal that everyone will love in no time. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or with fresh vegetables for a well-rounded dinner that suits any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 serrano chili pepper (or jalapeño, diced) (optional)
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 (15 ounce) can coconut cream (or full-fat coconut milk)
- Fresh cilantro (to garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (to garnish)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken cutlets for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté diced onions in the same skillet until softened. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and stir in lime juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes before adding coconut cream.
- Return chicken to skillet and cook covered for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (about 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg