How to Make Coconut Chicken Stir Fry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coconut chicken stir fry is a dish that brings together the rich and creamy flavor of coconut with the bold and vibrant taste of Asian-inspired stir fry. This dish is perfect for those who are looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with delicious flavors and healthy ingredients. The combination of tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic spices creates a dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir the cumin seeds in butter until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir chicken into the skillet with cumin seeds, and cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain any excess juices, if any.
  • Pour vegetable oil into skillet with chicken, and heat oil until sizzling.
  • Mix in onion, carrots, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, honey, ground cumin, cinnamon, curry powder, salt, and black pepper to the pan; cook until onions are translucent and carrots done, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk and simmer until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    657 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 160mg
    • Sodium: 156mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 851mg