Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe: Easy Comfort with a Tropical Twist
A delicious Coconut Milk Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with creamy coconut milk, creating a tropical twist to your comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime juice.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red chili flakes.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg