30-Minute Basil Coconut Chicken

Name: 30-Minute Basil Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 2 teaspoons corn starch; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic (finely minced); 2 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 2 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk (light or regular (I've used both with good results)); 3 tablespoons Asian sweet chili sauce; 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil (or a combination of both basil and cilantro); kosher salt (as needed); basil (cilantro and/or fresh mint leaves , for garnish); salted roasted cashews (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Slightly sweet, slightly smoky with just a bit of heat, this easy Basil Coconut Chicken recipe makes a restaurant-quality meal in 30 minutes! Serve it with a side of veggies for a fabulous meal in a bowl!

Updated at: Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:35:55 GMT