Description
Coconut Milk Chicken is a tropical delight that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in creamy coconut milk, infused with aromatic spices and finished with a splash of lime. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for another minute before adding the coconut milk.
- Squeeze in lime juice, reduce heat, and let simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg