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Summary

Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine European
Servings (Default: 4)

Ingredients

Chicken in Coconut Milk
Chicken in Coconut Milk
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Instructions

  1. Dice the chicken breast fillets.
  2. Using a mortar and pestle, crush 2 cloves garlic, the chilli pepper, lime juice, salt and pepper into a paste.
  3. Rub the diced chicken with the paste and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 2 cloves chopped garlic and chopped onion, sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  6. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 2 minutes.
  7. Add the red pepper and diced tomato, cook for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer, then cover.
  9. Cook covered over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 74 °C / 165 °F).
  10. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and chilli powder.
  11. Serve with rice.