Description
Hearty Coconut Turmeric Chicken delivers complex spice notes from Southeast Asian kitchens. Kerala-inspired flavors blend rich coconut milk with warming turmeric, offering you a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.6 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsps lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1–2 tbsps chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- ½ tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Seasoning: Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper, massaging the seasonings into the meat for comprehensive flavor penetration.
- Searing: Ignite a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, strategically placing chicken breasts to achieve a golden-brown caramelized crust, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, then set aside while preserving pan drippings.
- Aromatics: Reduce skillet heat to medium, introducing diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Sauce Creation: Infuse the skillet with chicken stock, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and full-fat coconut milk, whisking continuously to develop a luxurious, velvety sauce that reduces and thickens over 5-6 minutes.
- Chicken Integration: Gently reintroduce seared chicken breasts into the simmering coconut sauce, ensuring complete coating and cooking for 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Finishing Touches: Elevate the dish with a vibrant lime juice drizzle and a generous sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro, creating a harmonious blend of tangy and herbaceous notes before serving immediately.
Notes
- Sear for Maximum Flavor: Brown the chicken thoroughly to lock in juices and develop a delicious caramelized exterior that enhances overall taste profile.
- Coconut Milk Consistency: Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer, creamier sauce that provides depth and luxurious texture to the dish.
- Temperature Precision: Always check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked meat without drying out.
- Lime Juice Timing: Add fresh lime juice at the very end to preserve its bright, zesty flavor and prevent bitter notes from developing during prolonged cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 735 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 119 mg