Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe: Juicy Comfort for Home Cooks
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This Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe offers a blend of juicy chicken and creamy coconut for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main dish
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the curry powder and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Serves well with rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg