Balti Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Balti Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless chicken breast, and cubed; 1 tablespoon ground almonds; 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut; 3 fluid ounces coconut milk; 6 fluid ounces fromage frais; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, pulp; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, pulp; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon oil; 4 green cardamom pods, opened; 1 bay leaf, crumpled up; 1 dried red chili, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut

Servings: persons

1 lb skinless chicken breast, and cubed
1 tablespoon ground almonds
1 tablespoon desiccated coconut
3 fluid ounces coconut milk
6 fluid ounces fromage frais
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, pulp
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, pulp
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
4 green cardamom pods, opened
1 bay leaf, crumpled up
1 dried red chili, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut

1
In a wok, dry roast the almond and 1 tbsp desiccated coconut till it takes on a little colour. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
2
To the coconut/almond mix add the coconut milk, fromage frais, ground coriander, chilli powder, garlic, ginger and salt, mix well to blend all together.
3
Heat the oil in a wok and fry the chicken with the cardamoms and bay leaf, till the chicken has the juices sealed inches Do not brown the chicken.
4
Add the coconut mixture to the pan with red chilli and fresh coriander. Cook for 12 mins covered. Remove the lid and cook uncovered for 3 minutes
5
Stir in the desiccated coconut and serve.
6
Plai rice and curried prawns go well with this, or a vegetable dish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb skinless chicken breast, and cubed, 1 tablespoon ground almonds, 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut, 3 fluid ounces coconut milk, and more.

Yes, Balti Coconut Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Balti Coconut Chicken

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