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Coconut Chicken

Creamy Coconut Chicken in 30 Minutes - Easy Weeknight Delight

Enjoy this Coconut Chicken, a quick and easy dish packed with flavors from creamy coconut milk, honey, and lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 breasts Chicken sliced in half horizontally
  • 1/2 cup Flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger fresh ginger can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander optional
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder optional
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for searing
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for searing
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch for thickening the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Asian Sweet Chili Sauce for sweetness and heat
  • 2 tablespoons Honey to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Asian Chili Sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil or fresh for enhancement
For Garnishing
  • 2 stalks Green Onions use both white and green parts
  • Garnish Options cilantro and chopped peppers

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, pound to an even thickness, and season with salt. Dredge in seasoned flour.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and olive oil, and sear the chicken fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the white parts of the green onions for about a minute, add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Pour the coconut milk into the skillet and mix a cornstarch slurry with cold water. Add this along with sweet chili sauce, honey, lime juice, and soy sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Return the seared chicken to the skillet to warm through in the sauce for about 2 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize ingredients based on your preferences for a unique Coconut Chicken dish.

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