Creamy Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut
Creamy Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean right to your dining table. This comforting meal features tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich coconut sauce, complemented by hearty potatoes and colorful vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this quick and easy recipe can be prepared in under an hour, making it ideal for any occasion. Serve it with fluffy white rice or soft naan bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy a satisfying feast that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon browning sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (for milder spice)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with browning sauce (optional), curry powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and carrot in olive oil until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and brown for about 5 minutes. Stir in diced potatoes and a scotch bonnet pepper (or chili flakes) for spice.
- Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk; bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg