Description
A delightful Coconut Peach Chicken recipe that combines succulent chicken breasts with sweet peaches and creamy coconut milk, perfect for summer barbeques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ripe peaches, diced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Preheat your skillet or grill to medium-high heat. Dice the peaches, mince the garlic, and ginger. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts, searing them for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger in the last couple of minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and diced peaches, stirring gently. Let it simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Plate the Coconut Peach Chicken on a serving platter, spoon some sauce over the chicken, and scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Serve with jasmine rice or quinoa.
Notes
For added heat, include a pinch of red pepper flakes while cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg