Description
Creamy coconut milk chicken blends Thai-inspired flavors with succulent poultry and rich, aromatic spices. Simple ingredients create a comforting meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (907 grams)
- 1 can (400 milliliters / 14 fluid ounces) coconut milk (full-fat)
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature until shimmering.
- Introduce finely diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan, sautéing until aromatics release their fragrant essence and become translucent.
- Sprinkle turmeric, cumin, salt, and freshly ground pepper into the mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
- Carefully place chicken breasts into the seasoned pan, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust, approximately 4-5 minutes per surface.
- Gently cascade coconut milk into the skillet, reducing heat to a gentle simmer and allowing the liquid to envelop the chicken completely.
- Allow the chicken to poach in the creamy coconut sauce for 15 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F and the meat becomes tender and fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and garnish with vibrant, freshly chopped cilantro leaves for a burst of herbaceous flavor.
- Plate alongside steamed jasmine rice or warm, pillowy naan bread to soak up the luxurious sauce.
Notes
- Adjust heat levels by using mild or spicy turmeric and cumin to customize flavor intensity for individual taste preferences.
- Choose skinless chicken breasts for leaner protein and quicker cooking time, ensuring even heat distribution.
- For dairy-free and lactose-intolerant diners, this recipe naturally accommodates dietary restrictions without compromising rich, creamy texture.
- Enhance meal prep by marinating chicken in spices beforehand, allowing deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg