Description
Chinese Coconut Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender pieces of chicken with a rich, creamy coconut sauce, offering a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors characteristic of Chinese cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
- 2 large eggs, beaten 🥚
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or vegetable oil) 🥥
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk 🥥
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 🧄
- Zest and juice of 1 lime 🍈
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
- Cooked jasmine rice (for serving) 🍚
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine the beaten eggs and cornstarch to form a smooth batter.
- Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Fry the Chicken:
- Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Remove excess batter from the chicken and fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Prepare the Coconut Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut milk, sugar, rice vinegar, minced ginger, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve:
- Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve hot over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Coconut Chicken, Chinese Recipes, Creamy Chicken, Sweet and Savory, Coconut Milk Sauce