Description
Coconut Milk Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that delivers a taste of the tropics right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in rich coconut milk, infused with aromatic ginger and garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles and colorful vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create an unforgettable meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: finely chop garlic and ginger; slice the bell pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet; brown both sides until golden (approximately 5 minutes per side).
- Pour in coconut milk and stir gently; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add sliced red bell pepper and season with salt and pepper; cook until peppers are tender (about 5 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg