Coconut Milk Chicken brings tender chicken breasts together with a creamy coconut milk sauce and exotic spices, all cooked in one pan. The delicate coconut flavor gives this dish a savory, rich character that fits perfectly into easy weeknight dinners.
The recipe comes together in about 30 minutes and requires just one pan. The creamy sauce pairs beautifully with the perfectly cooked chicken, creating a combination that makes this dish one to return to whenever a savory meal is needed without much work.
Chicken breast can dry out easily when overcooked, so paying attention to its doneness is important. A meat thermometer is one reliable way to check, with the internal temperature reaching 165°F.
A knife test can also help determine whether the chicken needs more time. If the meat feels rubbery and resistant but is not dry, cook it for another 3 minutes and check again. Rubbery chicken can still be juicy, but it has not reached the tender stage yet.
Once the chicken moves past that rubbery stage, it should be tender and moist. Be careful not to continue cooking it for too long, as further cooking can dry the chicken out and leave it tough.
Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe
This Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe is delicious, healthy, made in one pan and best of all ready in only 35 minutes! You’ll love this stellar combination of delicate coconut milk, perfectly cooked chicken breasts, and exotic spices! Forget take-out, this is about to become your new family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (1-inch to 1-1/2 inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (If you like spicy food, use 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. If you don't like spicy food, omit the cayenne pepper.)
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes, (or use 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained)
- 1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened, lite coconut milk
- chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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