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Coconut Milk Chicken

Coconut Milk Chicken

Coconut Milk Chicken is a comforting dish that offers bold flavors and a touch of tropical paradise, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon juice of lime
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

How to Make Coconut Milk Chicken
  1. Prepare ingredients: Start by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces, mincing the garlic, grating the ginger, and slicing the bell peppers.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then, toss in the sliced bell peppers.
  3. Cook chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, cooking until they turn golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add liquids: Pour in the full-fat coconut milk and low-sodium chicken broth. Stir and gently bring it to a simmer.
  5. Incorporate spinach: Add fresh spinach leaves to the skillet, simmering for another 10-15 minutes until they wilt.
  6. Finish with lime: Squeeze the juice of one lime over the coconut milk chicken before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for extra flavor.

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