Chicken in Coconut Milk Recipe

Name: Chicken in Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut into serving pieces; salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste; juice of a lemon; 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon rind (optional); oil for cooking (coconut, if available, or any will do); 2 onions, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tsp (10 ml) dried ginger powder, or 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh minced ginger; 2 cups (475 ml) coconut cream/milk

Servings: persons

1 chicken, cut into serving pieces
salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
juice of a lemon
1 tsp (5 ml) lemon rind (optional)
oil for cooking (coconut, if available, or any will do)
2 onions, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp (10 ml) dried ginger powder, or 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh minced ginger
2 cups (475 ml) coconut cream/milk

1
Generously rub chicken with seasonings and marinate in lemon juice and rind for at least one hour.
2
Heat a few tbsp oil in large pot over med-high heat and saute onions and garlic and a few minutes, until soft and golden.
3
Add chicken and continue to stir and cook until nearly done.
4
Reduce heat and add the sugar, ginger and tomatoes and cook a few minutes.
5
Add coconut milk and simmer over low heat until sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked, stirring constantly.
6
Serve hot with rice.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, cut into serving pieces, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste, juice of a lemon, 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon rind (optional), and more.

Yes, Chicken in Coconut Milk 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 Milk

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