Description
Coconut Milk Chicken is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with creamy coconut milk and fragrant spices, creating a tropical flavor experience right in your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, delivering a rich, satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; stir to combine and let simmer.
- Add sliced bell peppers and red curry paste; continue simmering until chicken is cooked through (10-15 minutes).
- Fold in chopped basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For an alternative protein, swap chicken for shrimp or tofu. Enhance the dish by adding spinach or other vegetables for extra nutrition.