Chicken in Coconut

Name: Chicken in Coconut
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Solomon Islander
Ingredients: 800g chicken pieces; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp ginger, grated; 1 tbsp oil; Salt to taste; 1 lime, juiced

Chicken Coconut (CHIK-en KOH-koh-nut)

Chicken Simmered in Coconut Milk

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 360 kcal

Chicken pieces simmered in coconut milk with onion, garlic, and ginger. Rich and comforting.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 30.0g

Carbs 6.0g

Fat 24.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

pot

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: lime

Accompaniments: coconut rice

Ingredients

800g chicken pieces
2 cups coconut milk
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
1 lime, juiced

Instructions

1
Brown chicken in oil.
2
Add onion, garlic, ginger.
3
Pour in coconut milk.
4
Simmer 25 minutes until tender.
5
Season with salt and lime.
6
Serve over coconut rice.

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Did You Know?

Village chickens in the Solomons are free-range and have a more intense flavor than commercial breeds.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

lime

Accompaniments

coconut rice

The Story Behind Chicken in Coconut

Chickens have been raised across the Solomon Islands for centuries. Simmering in coconut milk is the most common preparation method.

The coconut creates a rich, creamy sauce that infuses the chicken with flavor.

This simple one-pot dish is everyday comfort food.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dinner 📜 Origins: Traditional

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