Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Coconut Milk Chicken, a quick and easy dish that transforms your dinner table into a tropical paradise. This one-skillet meal combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious coconut honey lime sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and sweet chili. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it’s versatile enough to pair with rice, noodles, or salads, making it an ideal addition to any meal plan. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality dish right at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- Asian sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Make the Coconut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, cornstarch, sweet chili sauce, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and dried basil until smooth; set aside.
- Prep the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create fillets. Pound to even thickness and pat dry.
- Season the Chicken: Combine flour and seasonings in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown; transfer to a plate.
- Prepare Sauce in Skillet: Lower heat and sauté green onions (white parts), garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add coconut sauce and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet to warm through in the sauce; serve garnished with cilantro and green onions over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg