Coconut Milk Chicken Breasts 

A flavorful and creamy dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, enhanced with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1–1½ inches thick)

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups diced tomatoes (or 1 can, 14 ounces, well-drained)

• 14 ounces canned unsweetened, lite coconut milk

• Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

2. Brown the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6–7 minutes on each side, or until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover, and set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion for 2–3 minutes until tender and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften.

4. Simmer with Coconut Milk: Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

5. Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 4–5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is fully cooked.

6. Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 341 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 12 g

• Protein: 26 g

• Fat: 20 g

• Saturated Fat: 9 g

• Cholesterol: 73 mg

• Sodium: 941 mg

• Potassium: 676 mg

• Fiber: 2 g

• Sugar: 4 g

• Vitamin A: 500 IU

• Vitamin C: 13 mg

• Calcium: 59 mg

• Iron: 2 mg