Description
Spicy coconut chicken is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken breasts with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk, creating an irresistible experience for your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the rich flavors and enticing aroma as you serve this delectable dish over rice or with warm naan bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop garlic and grate ginger.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, red chili flakes, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet along with any leftover marinade. Cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Once chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), pour in remaining marinade and additional coconut milk if desired. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in chopped cilantro before serving and squeeze extra lime juice over the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg