Creamy Coconut Stir Fry
Creamy Coconut Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a luscious coconut sauce. With its tropical flavors and bright colors, this stir fry is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party dish. You can easily customize the ingredients based on your preferences, making it a versatile favorite that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Chop all ingredients: chicken, bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, and ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil and sauté the diced chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet; cook until fragrant.
- Toss in bell peppers and broccoli; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime juice; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. - Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots based on what you have on hand. - Enhance flavor with spices such as curry powder or chili flakes if desired.