Description
Comforting Korean-inspired creamy coconut milk chicken delivers rich flavors that dance across palates with elegant simplicity. Silky sauce and tender meat create a delightful meal where traditional techniques meet modern culinary comfort you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 milliliters) coconut milk (full-fat)
Aromatics and Spices:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 onion
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Finishing and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Create a golden-brown exterior on chicken pieces by searing them in a hot skillet with a touch of oil, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same pan, gently sweat aromatic onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence.
- Introduce a vibrant blend of curry powder, turmeric, and red pepper flakes to the vegetables, allowing the spices to bloom and intensify their flavors for about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate rich, creamy coconut milk and a splash of tangy lime juice, whisking to create a harmonious, smooth sauce that begins to bubble gently.
- Carefully nestle the previously seared chicken pieces back into the simmering coconut sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated and submerged.
- Allow the chicken to leisurely poach in the aromatic liquid, maintaining a gentle simmer until the meat becomes tender and reaches perfect doneness, typically 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the dish, adding a bright, herbaceous finish that complements the creamy, spiced sauce.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra tenderness and richer flavor compared to chicken breasts.
- Use full-fat coconut milk to achieve a luxuriously creamy sauce that coats the chicken perfectly.
- For a low-carb variation, serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional white rice to reduce calories and carbohydrates.
- Toast whole spices briefly before adding ground curry powder to enhance the depth and complexity of the dish’s aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg