Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe
The Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken Recipe is warm, rich and full of comfort. It is perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast or thighs
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Wash the chicken. Cut into medium pieces. Dry with paper towel. This helps the chicken cook better.
Heat the oil
- Heat oil in a large pan. Use medium heat. Let the oil warm before adding anything.
Cook the onion
- Add chopped onion to the pan. Cook until soft and golden. Stir gently to avoid burning.
Add garlic and ginger
- Add garlic and ginger. Stir for one minute. Let the aroma release into the oil.
Add spices
- Add salt, pepper, paprika and curry powder. Mix well. Cook for thirty seconds.
Add chicken
- Add chicken pieces. Stir well. Coat chicken with spices. Cook until lightly golden.
Add soy sauce
- Pour soy sauce over chicken. Stir gently. Let the flavor mix well.
Add coconut milk
- Pour coconut milk slowly. Stir gently. Make sure chicken is covered with sauce.
Simmer the sauce
- Lower the heat. Cover the pan. Let it simmer for fifteen minutes.
Balance the flavor
- Add sugar or honey. Stir gently. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Thicken the sauce
- Cook uncovered for five minutes. Let the sauce become thick and creamy.
Garnish and serve
- Turn off heat. Add fresh coriander. Serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juicy texture.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use light coconut milk for a lighter version.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Use lemon juice for fresh flavor.
- Add turmeric for color and health benefits.