Chicken in Coconut

Name: Chicken in Coconut
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tongan
Ingredients: 800g chicken pieces; 2 cups coconut cream; 1 onion, diced; 3 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 Cream

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 360 kcal

Chicken pieces simmered in coconut cream with onion and garlic. 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 cream
1 onion, diced
3 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 cream.
4
Simmer 25 minutes.
5
Season with salt and lime.
6
Serve over coconut rice.

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Did You Know?

Chicken in coconut cream is the most common weeknight dinner across Tonga.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

lime

Accompaniments

coconut rice

The Story Behind Chicken in Coconut

Chickens were brought to Tonga by early Polynesian settlers. Simmering in coconut cream is the most traditional preparation.

The rich coconut sauce infuses the chicken with flavor.

This simple one-pot dish is everyday Tongan comfort food.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dinner 📜 Origins: Traditional

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