Description
A delicious creamy coconut chicken dish with bold spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and salt. Coat the chicken evenly and cook for another minute.
- Then add cumin, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric; toast slightly.
- Incorporate tomatoes: Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in coconut milk: Slowly pour in coconut milk or cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook chicken: Add marinated chicken to the sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or naan.
- Adjust spices based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg