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Coconut Milk Chicken

A creamy and flavorful dish featuring chicken simmered in rich coconut milk with a blend of spices, perfect for serving over rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Spice Mix
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime cut into wedges

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Adding the Sauce
  1. Stir in the curry powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
Simmering
  1. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  2. Cover the skillet and let it cook for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Finishing Touches
  1. Remove the skillet from heat and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  2. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Serving
  1. Serve the coconut milk chicken over rice or noodles.
  2. Enjoy your delicious meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

You can add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor.

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