Description
This coconut ginger chicken is a flavorful dish that’s simple to prepare. A mix of aromatic spices and fresh vegetables elevates the taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
- 1 can (13 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime juice; stir and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate chopped bell peppers and continue simmering until slightly softened (around 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served over rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the lime juice and soy sauce to taste for a more tangy or salty flavor.
- For extra heat, add some red pepper flakes or a sliced chili.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg