Description
Coconut chicken baked in rich coconut milk, lime juice, and aromatic curry powder creates a silky, tropical-inspired dinner that’s quick, easy, and perfect for the whole family. This recipe delivers juicy chicken breasts soaked in a fragrant coconut sauce, ready in under 40 minutes. Ideal for weeknight meals, it pairs well with rice or vegetables and brings a taste of the islands to your table. Serve with jasmine rice, cucumber slices, and a glass of chilled mango juice for fresh, balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk coconut milk, shredded coconut, curry powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour sauce over them.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop with a splash of coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai‑Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: coconut chicken, easy coconut chicken recipe, coconut chicken bake, creamy chicken dinner, quick tropical chicken, coconut milk chicken, curry chicken recipe, weeknight chicken meals