Coconut milk chicken is usually made with chicken breasts. The chicken is simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce served with cayenne pepper and cilantro. it is best serviced with ht steamy rice.
1 can Tante's coconut milk
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon cumin, paprika and dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, finely diced and 3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes
2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes
Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl combine cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; stir until thoroughly incorporated.
Rub seasoning mixture all over chicken breasts. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts to the heated oil and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until browned and almost cooked through. Cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken breasts.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate; keep covered. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet; add onions to the heated oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender and translucent.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Then add tomatoes and continue to cook for 5 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft.
Stir in the Tante's coconut milk and bring to a simmer; let simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
Return chicken breasts to the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Chicken is done when internal temperature registers at 165?F.
Taste sauce for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly. Garnish with cilantro or parsley, and serve.