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Coconut Milk Chicken

Coconut Milk Chicken

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love? This Coconut Milk Chicken recipe is your answer! In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting dish that features tender chicken poached in a luscious coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices and flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this versatile recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust spice levels to suit your taste. Whether served over steaming rice or paired with fresh cilantro and chili oil, this dish is sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced)
  • 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 1 Red Chili (minced)
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans Coconut Milk
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Breast (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • Cilantro
  • Chili Oil or Chili Crunch
  • Scallions
  • Fresh Lime
  • Steamed Rice

Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and red chili; cook until fragrant.
  3. Add coconut milk, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and red curry paste; mix well.
  4. Gently add sliced chicken breast and simmer on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. Remove from heat and finish with lime juice and cilantro before serving over steamed rice.

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