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A skillet of chicken pieces, broccoli and carrots in a creamy coconut sauce
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Thai Coconut Chicken

With classic Thai flavors in a creamy coconut milk sauce, this Thai Coconut Chicken is both mouth-watering and easy to make! Enjoy this explosion of flavor over white rice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: coconut milk chicken, thai chicken stir fry, thai chicken with coconut milk
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk , shaken
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 teaspoons lime juice
  • 3 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable olive oil , divided
  • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs , cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • salt and pepper , to taste
  • 2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrot rounds
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • chopped Thai basil , for garnish
  • cooked white rice , for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, chili garlic sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, coriander, and cumin. Set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering, season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook, undisturbed for 1 minute to develop a crust. Then saute for 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add the remaining vegetable oil to the skillet; toss in the broccoli and carrots. Saute for about 3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices, and the ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Give the sauce a stir and pour it into the skillet. Toss to coat only for 15-20 seconds to warm through. Remove from heat.
  • Serve immediately with cooked white rice and a sprinkle of chopped Thai basil.

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Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg