Description
Coconut Milk-Braised Chicken with Harissa and Lime is a culinary delight that combines velvety coconut milk, zesty lime, and the warm spice of harissa to create a dish bursting with flavor. Each bite of tender chicken enveloped in a creamy, aromatic sauce promises to impress your guests or elevate your cozy dinner at home. This easy-to-make recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sear chicken breasts in the pot until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes per side).
- Pour in the coconut milk, harissa paste, lime juice, and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover partially, and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt or more lime juice if needed and serve hot over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg