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By Caitlin Goldston

Stovetop Coconut Milk Chicken Breasts

Name: Stovetop Coconut Milk Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian, American
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ((1-inch to 1-1/2 inch thick)); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper,; 1 teaspoon salt, (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, (or to taste); 3 tablespoons olive oil, (divided); 1 yellow onion, (finely diced); 3 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes, ((or use 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained)); 1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened, lite coconut milk; chopped fresh cilantro, (for garnish); Zucchini noodles (1 medium); Sweet potato 1 chopped

13 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

Tender, spiced chicken breasts in a creamy, fragrant coconut milk sauce.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:28:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories379.4 kcal (19%)

Total Fat21.1 g (30%)

Carbs18.5 g (7%)

Sugars7.3 g (8%)

Protein28.6 g (57%)

Sodium697.4 mg (35%)

Fiber3.4 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts

1-inch to 1-1/2 inch thick

1 teaspooncumin

1 teaspoonsmoked paprika

or sweet

1 teaspoondried oregano

½ teaspooncayenne pepper

1 teaspoonsalt

or to taste

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

freshly ground, or to taste

3 tablespoonsolive oil

2 cupstomatoes

seeded and diced, or use 1 can, diced tomatoes, well drained

1 x 14 ouncescan unsweetened lite coconut milk

Instructions

Step 1

Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and set aside.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl combine cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; stir until thoroughly incorporated.

Step 3

Rub seasoning mixture all over chicken breasts.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add chicken breasts to the heated oil and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until browned and almost cooked through. Cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken breasts.

Step 6

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate; keep covered.

Step 7

Add remaining olive oil to the skillet; add onions to the heated oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender and translucent.

Step 8

Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 9

Add tomatoes and continue to cook for 5 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft.

Step 10

Stir in the coconut milk and sweet potato. Bring to a simmer; let simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens.

Step 11

Return chicken breasts to the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Chicken is done when internal temperature registers at 165˚F.

Step 12

Taste sauce for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.

Step 13

Garnish with cilantro or parsley, and serve.

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