Coconut Cilantro Chicken Skillet

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Coconut Cilantro Chicken Skillet brings the rich, aromatic flavors of Indian cuisine to your table, perfect for non-vegetarian families. This easy recipe features tender chicken simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce, enhanced with fragrant spices and fresh cilantro. Ideal for pairing with basmati rice or naan, this dish is versatile enough for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

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Overview

This easy Indian-style chicken dish is perfect for a family dinner. With its authentic flavors, it pairs beautifully with basmati rice and a dollop of yogurt. The combination of spices and coconut milk creates a rich and aromatic sauce that envelops tender chicken pieces, finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Coconut

Cuisine

Indian

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cumin seed
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 0.25 Cups tomato paste
• 0.25 Cups water
• 1 Pound (lb) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 7 Ounces (oz) coconut milk
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) brown sugar
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) hot chile paste
• 1 Pinch cayenne pepper
• 0.75 Teaspoon (tsp) ground turmeric
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
• 0.5 Cups cilantro, minced

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and fry until fragrant and popping.
2. Stir in the minced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Mix the tomato paste with water and pour into the skillet. Add the cubed chicken and cook until firm and white, about 5 minutes.
4. Add coconut milk, brown sugar, hot chile paste, cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with minced cilantro before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Coconut Cilantro Chicken Skillet!