Description
A delightful dish of tender chicken cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce with zesty lime, garlic, and ginger, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Diced bell peppers
- Snap peas
- Fresh cilantro or basil
- 2 limes (juice)
- Chili (fresh or paste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken until cooked through and golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add garlic and ginger to the same skillet, sautéing for a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth, then toss in diced bell peppers and snap peas. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, coating it in the sauce and cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Before serving, sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve over rice or quinoa.
Notes
Adjust the spice level with more or less chili; perfect with crusty bread or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, coconut milk, lime, easy dinner, family recipe