Description
Coconut Milk-Braised Chicken with Harissa and Lime is a delightful culinary experience that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This dish features succulent chicken thighs simmered in rich coconut milk, infused with the bold flavors of harissa and brightened by fresh lime juice. Perfect for impressing guests or savoring a comforting meal at home, this recipe delivers a balance of savory, spicy, and tangy notes that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything on your counter.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add oil and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and brown for approximately five minutes on each side until golden.
- Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, and harissa paste, stirring until well combined.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice before serving hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg