Asian Chicken in Coconut Milk
Sometimes it doesn't take much to turn a simple chicken dish into something really special. A few aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk and fresh vegetables are all you need. This Asian chicken in coconut milk is on the table in minutes and tastes so good you'll want to make it again and again. Prefer it more brothy? Just add a splash of water and you've got a satisfying meal for two.
Ingredients
- 5 spring onions
- 1 courgette, large
- 250 g chicken breast
- 300 ml coconut milk
- 3 cm fresh ginger
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- salt, freshly ground
- coconut oil, or another oil of your choice
Instructions
- Wash the spring onions and cut into rings. Slice the chicken breast into strips. Wash the courgette and chop into small pieces. Finely chop the ginger.
- Heat a little coconut oil in a pan and fry the spring onions over high heat, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes. Remove the spring onions from the pan and set aside.
- Fry the courgette in the pan, then remove and set aside as well.
- Fry the chicken strips in a little coconut oil in the pan until cooked through.
- Add the coconut milk, chopped ginger, curry powder, cumin and ground coriander to the chicken in the pan. Bring briefly to the boil.
- Return the spring onions and courgette to the pan and let everything simmer together for a moment. Season with salt. If you'd like to enjoy the dish as a soup, add a little water to taste.
Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 380 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| of which sugar | 5 g |
Frequently asked questions
Is this recipe low in carbs?
Yes. With no grains or starch and plenty of vegetables and chicken breast, this dish fits nicely into a low-carb way of eating.
Can I make this as a soup?
Yes, simply add a little water to taste. It turns more brothy and works beautifully as an Asian-style coconut soup.
Which oil is best for frying?
Coconut oil pairs really well with the flavours here, but you can use any other heat-stable oil you like.
Can I swap the courgette for other vegetables?
Yes. Peppers, broccoli or sugar snap peas all work well in this curry too.
