Description
This delicious coconut chicken dish features tender chicken breast cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce with tomatoes and spices, served over steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breast (Cubed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For sautéing)
- to taste teaspoon Salt
- to taste teaspoon Pepper
- 1 medium Onion (Chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
- 1 can Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Diced Tomatoes (Drained)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
- 2 cups Steamed Rice (For serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Sauté the chopped onion until translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken breast cubes and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper while cooking.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the diced tomatoes and lime juice, stirring well.
- Lower the heat and let everything simmer gently for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in chopped cilantro before serving, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot over steamed rice, garnishing with extra cilantro.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices before cooking.
- This dish can be made with various vegetables, such as bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg