Description
Experience a culinary escape with this Saucy Coconut Braised Chicken, simmered in a rich coconut sauce and served with tender rice noodles and vibrant broccoli. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish combines effortless preparation with an explosion of tropical flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 8 oz thin rice noodles
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces, mincing garlic and ginger, and cutting broccoli into florets.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and ginger in a splash of oil until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces; cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime juice; stir to combine.
- Add broccoli florets; simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender yet crisp.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions; drain well.
- Gently fold cooked noodles into the chicken mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve hot with fresh herbs or extra lime juice as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg