Enjoy tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy coconut sauce with this easy, one-pan Coconut Milk Chicken recipe.
Servings : 4people
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
1poundboneless, skinless chicken breasts,1-inch to 1-1/2 inch thick
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonsmoked or sweet paprika
1teaspoondried oregano
½teaspooncayenne pepper,If you like spicy food, use 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. If you don't like spicy food, omit the cayenne pepper.
1teaspoonsalt,or to taste
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper,or to taste
3tablespoonsolive oil,divided
1smallyellow onion,finely diced
3clovesgarlic,minced
2cupsseeded and diced tomatoes,or use 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
1can (14 ounces)unsweetened, lite coconut milk
chopped fresh cilantro,for garnish
Instructions
Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl combine cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; stir until thoroughly incorporated.
Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken breasts.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts to the heated oil and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until browned and almost cooked through. Cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken breasts.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate; keep covered.
Add remaining olive oil to the skillet; add onions to the heated oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender and translucent.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and continue to cook for 5 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft.
Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer; let simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
Return chicken breasts to the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Chicken is done when internal temperature registers at 165˚F.
Taste the sauce for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.