Description
Coconut Milk Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken and a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with spices. This recipe transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite, making it perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests without much effort. The vibrant colors and rich flavors will make your dinner table come alive, and it can easily be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp red curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Stir in red curry paste, coconut milk, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add bell peppers and spinach; cook until veggies are wilted (approximately 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg