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Chinese Coconut Chicken

Chinese Coconut Chicken

This Chinese Coconut Chicken is a rich and creamy stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crunchy bell peppers, and a luscious coconut sauce, served over fluffy rice for the ultimate comfort meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast, diced
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers (red and green)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chunked
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with vegetable oil.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch evenly.
  3. In batches, sear the chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, whisk coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  6. Pour the sauce into the skillet and let simmer gently.
  7. Add chicken back into the skillet and cook 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  9. Serve hot over rice or preferred base.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for maximum creaminess.
  • Add red pepper flakes if you prefer a bit of heat.
  • Serve with jasmine or basmati rice for best results.
  • To thicken sauce more, stir in a cornstarch slurry at the end.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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