This Creamy Coconut Chicken is the perfect blend of rich flavors and comforting textures, all made in just one pot! Tender, juicy chicken breast is cooked in a velvety coconut cream sauce infused with warming spices, garlic, and onions. It’s an easy, fuss-free recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even special occasions. The best part? It comes together quickly with minimal effort, making it a go-to dish for any home cook.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

One-pot meal – Less cleanup, more flavor!

Rich and creamy – The coconut cream makes this dish ultra-luxurious.

Perfectly spiced – The blend of paprika, garlic, and black pepper enhances the natural flavors.

Quick and easy – Ready in under 40 minutes!

Great for meal prep – Stores well and tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 500g chicken breast, cut into small quarters
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• Oil for cooking

For the Sauce:

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 500ml coconut cream
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with lemon juice, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
2. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

1. Heat some oil in a large deep pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce

1. In the same pan, melt butter and add chopped onions and garlic.
2. Sauté until softened and translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Stir in black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
4. Pour in the chicken stock and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Add coconut cream, stirring to combine.
6. Let the sauce cook for 5-10 minutes until it starts to thicken.

Step 4: Bring it All Together

1. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and coat it well with the sauce.
2. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
3. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander.
4. Serve hot with steamed rice and a squeeze of lemon.

Creamy Coconut Chicken

This Creamy Coconut Chicken is the perfect blend of rich flavors and comforting textures, all made in just one pot!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken:

• 500 g chicken breast cut into small quarters
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• Oil for cooking

For the Sauce:

• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 500 ml coconut cream
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with lemon juice, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
• Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
• Heat some oil in a large deep pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
• In the same pan, melt butter and add chopped onions and garlic.
• Sauté until softened and translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
• Stir in black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
• Pour in the chicken stock and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add coconut cream, stirring to combine.
• Let the sauce cook for 5-10 minutes until it starts to thicken.
• Return the cooked chicken to the pan and coat it well with the sauce.
• Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
• Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander.
• Serve hot with steamed rice and a squeeze of lemon.

Keyword coconut chicken, one pot recipes

What to Serve With Creamy Coconut Chicken

Steamed Rice – The perfect side to soak up the delicious sauce.

Flatbread or Naan – A great option for scooping up every bit of the creamy goodness.

Roasted Vegetables – Add some color and nutrition with roasted bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots.

Lemon Wedges – A squeeze of lemon brightens up the flavors beautifully.