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Coconut Milk Chicken

Coconut Milk Chicken
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Coconut Milk Chicken is a creamy, flavor-packed dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a tropical feast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce
  • 3–4 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger (or 3/4 teaspoon ground)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Sliced Fresno or jalapeño peppers (optional garnish)
  • Chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
  • Sliced green onions (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the coconut sauce by whisking together coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, honey, lime juice, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound to an even thickness.
  3. Season the chicken with flour and spices; dredge each piece.
  4. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  5. Sauté green onions, garlic, and ginger in the same skillet.
  6. Pour in the prepared sauce; let simmer until slightly thickened.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and warm through in the sauce.
  8. Serve garnished with cilantro or peppers.

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