Thai-Style Coconut Chicken Recipe

Name: Thai-Style Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp grated lime peel; 1 tsp grated gingerroot; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 fresh serrano chilies or 1 jalapeno chili, seeded and finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 can coconut milk (14 oz.); 1 tsp packed brown sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 cup sugar snap pea pods; 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup); 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp grated lime peel
1 tsp grated gingerroot
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 fresh serrano chilies or 1 jalapeno chili, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 can coconut milk (14 oz.)
1 tsp packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 cup sugar snap pea pods
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves

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In 12-in.
2
nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat.
3
Add chicken; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
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Add lime peel, gingerroot, garlic, chilies, and cilantro; stir-fry 1 min.
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Pour coconut milk over chixken.
6
Stir in brown sugar, salt, soy sauce, pea pods and bell pepper.
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Reduce heat to medium.
8
Simmer uncovered 3-5 min., stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
9
Stir in tomato.
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Spoon into shallow serving bowls; top with basil.
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Serve with rice.

492

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tsp grated lime peel, 1 tsp grated gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Thai-Style 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!

Thai-Style Coconut Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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