High Protein Coconut Chicken
Elevate your mealtime with this High Protein Coconut Chicken recipe—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor! Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken pieces cooked in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with warming spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander, this dish strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. Enhanced with fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of lime juice for zesty brightness, each bite bursts with layers of aromatic complexity. Finished with fresh cilantro, it's ideal for those seeking a protein-rich, wholesome dinner option while indulging in exotic flavors. Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect served over rice or quinoa, this vibrant dish will become a weeknight favorite for its ease and irresistible taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 large Onion
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Peel and finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Grate the ginger.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the browned chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro, mixing well.
Serve the coconut chicken hot with a side of your choice, such as rice or quinoa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.0 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3231 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 222.0 g | 444% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2817 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
