Coconut-Cream Chicken
Tender chicken is paired with a creamy coconut sauce flavored with garlic, onions, lemon juice, ginger, and chili powder. The sauce balances sweet coconut with gentle heat and bright citrus, making this Indonesian-inspired dish a warming meal served over hot cooked rice.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut-Cream Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 83 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix cream of coconut with hot water until smooth and well blended; set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; place chicken breasts in the hot oil and fry until golden brown but still pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken breasts to a paper towel-lined plate; sprinkle with lemon juice, ginger, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Place onions and garlic in the skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, placing them on top of the cooked onions and garlic; pour coconut cream mixture over the chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 35 minutes.
- Calories 723.21 kcal High 36%
- Protein 56.01 g Good Source 112%
- Carbohydrate 60.71 g 22%
- Total Fat 29.67 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 15.07 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.73 mg High 47%
- Sodium 158.23 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 4.85 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 51.63 g --
- Added Sugars 48.83 g High 98%
- Calcium 28.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 252.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.0 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Cream Chicken is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, and Coconut. Each serving provides about 723.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut-Cream Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Coconut, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut-Cream Chicken?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 723.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut-Cream Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Coconut-Cream Chicken healthy?
- Coconut-Cream Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 723.21 calories and 56.01 g of protein, or 112% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 158.23 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 15.07 g (75% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 48.83 g (98% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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