Description
Coconut Milk Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, aromatic coconut sauce. Infused with spices and served over rice or noodles, this recipe transforms any meal into a tropical culinary experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s easy to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Get ready for an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 tbsp yellow curry powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced & sliced for serving
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 fresh red chili, sliced (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear chicken: Season thighs and sear skin-side down in olive oil for 6-8 min until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Cook onion, garlic, ginger, and curry powder in pan drippings for 3 min until fragrant.
- Add liquids: Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; scrape browned bits from bottom.
- Simmer: Return chicken to skillet and simmer 15-18 min until cooked through. Garnish with lime, cilantro, and chilies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg