Lori's Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Lori's Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken legs (skinned); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 large onion (minced); 1 red bell pepper (julienned); 2 teaspoons curry powder; 3 teaspoons nuoc nam; 2 cups evaporated skim milk; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut; jasmine rice

Servings: persons

1
Boil chicken until just opaque.
2
Drain.
3
Let cool.
4
Remove meat from bones.
5
Chunk.
6
Heat oil in a wok.
7
Add the garlic and onion.
8
Stir-fry 2 minutes.
9
Add chicken, bell pepper and curry powder.
10
Stir-fry 2 more minutes.
11
stir in the nuoc nam, milk, soy sauce and coconut.
12
Bring to s boil.
13
Reduce.
14
Simmer 3 minutes.
15
Serve on Jasmine rice.

767

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3 lbs chicken legs (skinned), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 large onion (minced), and more.

Yes, Lori's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lori's Coconut Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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