Description
A delicious coconut chicken dish made with aromatic spices and served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or any cooking oil)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground chili powder
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (13 oz) can coconut milk
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 lime (optional)
- Basmati rice (for serving)
- Naan (for serving)
Instructions
- Add coconut oil to a large, nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Once the oil has melted, add in garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant—about 30 seconds.
- Add all the seasonings and cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, about 1–2 minutes. Reduce heat or add a small splash of water if anything is burning.
- Add the can of coconut milk, increase heat to medium-high, and switch to a whisk. Whisk until ingredients are completely incorporated.
- Add peas, carrots, and honey. Stir until veggies are thawed through and sauce is thickened and bubbling around the edges, about 5 minutes.
- Once sauce is warmed, add in chicken and gently stir through to warm chicken and coat in sauce, about 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and if desired, add 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and/or cilantro. Mix through and taste, adding additional salt/pepper if needed (I typically add another 1/4 tsp of each).
- Serve over cooked rice with additional lime wedges if using. Enjoy with warmed naan!
Notes
- Note 1: Adjust the level of minced garlic according to taste.
- Note 2: Garam masala can be adjusted based on spice preference.
- Note 4: Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Note 5: Basmati rice can be cooked according to package instructions prior to serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg