Chicken In Coconut Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken In Coconut Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon finely chopped almonds or 1 tablespoon ground almonds; 2 tablespoons dried coconut (dessicated, unsweetened); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt (I used Kosher); 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (if using powdered, use 1/2-1 tsp.); 1 -2 clove of minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup light coconut milk; 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil (one worked fine for me); 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken tenders, cut into chunks; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or 3 whole cardamom pods; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon finely chopped almonds or 1 tablespoon ground almonds
2 tablespoons dried coconut (dessicated, unsweetened)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt (I used Kosher)
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (if using powdered, use 1/2-1 tsp.)
1 -2 clove of minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil (one worked fine for me)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken tenders, cut into chunks
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or 3 whole cardamom pods
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

1
Place almonds and coconut in a dry skillet and dry roast for 1-2 minutes or until almonds are golden and coconut is brown around edges.
2
Spoon into a bowl.
3
To coconut/almond mixture, add chili powder, salt, ginger, garlic, and coriander.
4
Stir in ricotta cheese and coconut milk.
5
Set aside.
6
Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in skillet.
7
Add chicken chunks and cardamom and cook for 2-3 minutes to seal.
8
Add coconut/cheese mixture to skillet and bring to a simmer.
9
Lower heat, cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until chicken is done.
10
Serve over rice and top with fresh cilantro.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon finely chopped almonds or 1 tablespoon ground almonds, 2 tablespoons dried coconut (dessicated, unsweetened), 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken In Coconut Cream Sauce 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.

Chicken In Coconut Cream Sauce

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