Chicken in Coconut Cream

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

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

Chicken Simmered in Coconut

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 360 kcal

Chicken pieces simmered in rich coconut cream with garlic and onion. Hearty and creamy.

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
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp ginger
1 tbsp oil
Salt
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 with rice.

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Did You Know?

Chickens are raised on every Tuvaluan atoll, providing protein beyond fish.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

lime

Accompaniments

coconut rice

The Story Behind Chicken in Coconut Cream

Chickens are an important protein source on Tuvalu's atolls. Simmering in coconut cream is the most common preparation.

The rich sauce infuses the chicken with tropical flavor.

Chicken in coconut is a weekly dinner staple.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed dinner 📜 Origins: Traditional

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