Thai-Style Coconut Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
17%
Thai-Style Coconut Chicken
35 min.
4
444kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this delightful Thai-Style Coconut Chicken recipe! Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, this dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthy option for those with dietary restrictions. In just 35 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering meal that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends.

The star of this dish is the tender, juicy chicken, which is stir-fried to perfection and infused with aromatic ingredients like fresh ginger, garlic, and zesty lime peel. The addition of fresh serrano or jalapeño chilies adds a subtle kick, while the creamy coconut milk brings a rich, tropical essence that ties all the flavors together beautifully. With crisp sugar snap peas and colorful bell peppers, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch or a comforting dinner, this Thai-Style Coconut Chicken is sure to impress. Serve it over a bed of fluffy jasmine or white rice to soak up the delectable sauce, and finish it off with a sprinkle of fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor. Get ready to transport your taste buds to Thailand with this popular and easy-to-make recipe!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • lb chicken breast boneless skinless cut into bite-size pieces
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • teaspoon ginger grated
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  •  serrano chiles fresh seeded finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
  • 14 oz coconut milk canned (not cream of coconut)
  • teaspoon brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  • cup snow peas 
  • medium bell pepper green cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.8 cup tomatoes chopped
  • tablespoon basil fresh chopped
  • serving rice white hot cooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. In nonstick wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat.
  2. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  3. Add lime peel, gingerroot, garlic, chilies and cilantro; stir-fry 1 minute.
  4. Pour coconut milk over chicken. Stir in brown sugar, salt, soy sauce, pea pods and bell pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir into tomato.
  5. Spoon into shallow serving bowls; top with basil.
  6. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories444kcal
Protein25.19%
Fat59.66%
Carbs15.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
87.75
Glycemic Load
6.48
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.126521815424%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Luteolin
1.53mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:443.96kcal
22.2%
Fat:30.2g
46.46%
Saturated Fat:22.15g
138.45%
Carbohydrates:17.25g
5.75%
Net Carbohydrates:13.29g
4.83%
Sugar:6.95g
7.72%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:693.21mg
30.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.69g
57.38%
Vitamin B3:13.37mg
66.83%
Selenium:44.28µg
63.25%
Manganese:1.2mg
60.01%
Vitamin C:48.7mg
59.03%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.29%
Phosphorus:380.75mg
38.07%
Potassium:887.07mg
25.34%
Vitamin K:22.66µg
21.58%
Vitamin B5:2.15mg
21.5%
Magnesium:84.06mg
21.02%
Copper:0.38mg
19.11%
Iron:2.97mg
16.49%
Fiber:3.96g
15.85%
Vitamin A:765.41IU
15.31%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.55%
Zinc:1.62mg
10.8%
Folate:41.05µg
10.26%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.5%
Vitamin E:1.06mg
7.06%
Calcium:45.22mg
4.52%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%