Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken

This Coconut Milk Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy, flavorful coconut milk sauce. With a hint of cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, it’s a perfect dish for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. The mild heat from the spices and the richness of the coconut milk create a comforting and aromatic combination.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  
  

• 1 tsp ground cumin
  
  

• 1 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
  
  

• 1 tsp dried oregano
  
  

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  
  

• 1 tsp salt
  
  

• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
  

• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  
  

• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  
  

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes (or 1 can diced tomatoes, well drained)
  
  

• 14 oz canned unsweetened, lite coconut milk
  
  

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  
  

Directions

1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
   
   

2. In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
   
   

3. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken breasts.
   
   

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

5. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and cook the onions for 2-3 minutes until softened.
   
   

6. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
   
   

7. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes soften.
   
   

8. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Let it simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
   
   

9. Return the chicken to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
   
   

10. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
    
    

11. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
    
    

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 341 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 12g
  
  

• Protein: 26g
  
  

• Fat: 20g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 9g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 73mg
  
  

• Sodium: 941mg
  
  

• Potassium: 676mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2g
  
  

• Sugar: 4g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 500 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 13mg
  
  

• Calcium: 59mg
  
  

• Iron: 2mg