Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 large jalapeno chili, stemmed and halved; zest of 1 lemon, about 1 tablespoon; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) chicken, cut into small serving pieces, skin removed; 1 cup sliced carrots; Salt, to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons Hot Madras Sambar Curry Powder; 1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened 'light' coconut milk; Fresh lemon juice, to taste; 1/2 to 1 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 large jalapeno chili, stemmed and halved
zest of 1 lemon, about 1 tablespoon
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) chicken, cut into small serving pieces, skin removed
1 cup sliced carrots
Salt, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons Hot Madras Sambar Curry Powder
1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened 'light' coconut milk
Fresh lemon juice, to taste
1/2 to 1 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1
In a blender combine the onion, garlic, gingerroot, chili, lemon zest, and water and blend until pureed.
2
In a casserole set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot.
3
Add the paste and cook it, stirring, for 3 minutes.
4
Add the chicken, carrots, and salt to taste, and cook, turning the chicken until lightly colored on both sides, for about 10 minutes.
5
Add the curry powder and cook, stirring and turning, for 5 minutes.
6
Add the coconut milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
7
Stir in the lemon juice, to taste and the cilantro.
8
Serve with rice.

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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 onion, coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot, 1 large jalapeno chili, stemmed and halved, and more.

Yes, 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.

Coconut Chicken

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