Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Spicy Coconut Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy coconut sauce with a kick of spice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds and impress those at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tsp red chili flakes (adjust based on spice preference)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gather and chop garlic and ginger.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic and ginger; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine with Coconut Milk: Reduce heat to medium-low; add coconut milk and stir to combine.
- Season & Simmer: Mix in soy sauce and red chili flakes. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Finish with Lime & Cilantro: Add lime juice and cilantro just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg