30 Minute Chicken Braised in Coconut Milk with Sweet Potatoes and Rice.

A fusion of Thai and Indian flavors. The perfect bowl of warming comfort food!

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 15min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 7
30 Minute Chicken Braised in Coconut Milk with Sweet Potatoes and Rice.

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

  1. 1. Toss the chicken with the turmeric, ginger, and 1 tablespoon oil. Let sit 5 minutes. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until browned, about 2 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and cilantro, cook 3 minutes, then toss in the sweet potato. 3. Reduce the heat to low.  Add 1 cup broth, the coconut milk, and fish sauce. Partially cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. If the sauce is too thick, add additional broth. Stir in the spinach and lime juice. Season to taste with salt. 4. Serve the chicken and sauce over rice. Top with fresh cilantro and chili oil. Enjoy with naan.
  2. 1. Toss the chicken with the turmeric, ginger, and 1 tablespoon oil. Let sit 5 minutes. 2. Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Add 2 tablespoons oil and the chicken to the instant pot and sear on both sides until browned, about 2 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and cilantro, cook 3 minutes, then toss in the sweet potato. Turn the instant pot off. To the instant pot, add 1 cup broth, the coconut milk, and fish sauce. Cover and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.3. Once done cooking, use the natural or quick release function. Set the Instant pot to sauté and bring to a boil, boil 5 minutes or until the liquid reduces slightly. If the sauce is too thick, add additional broth. Turn the instant pot off. Stir in the spinach and lime juice. Season to taste with salt. 4. Serve the chicken and sauce over rice. Top with fresh cilantro and chili oil. Enjoy with naan.
  3. 1. Toss the chicken with the turmeric, ginger, and 1 tablespoon oil. Let sit 5 minutes. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven or pot set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until browned, about 2 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and cilantro, cook 3 minutes, then toss in the sweet potato. Transfer the chicken and potatoes to the slow cooker. Add 1 cup broth, the coconut milk, and fish sauce. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.3. Remove the lid, cook 30 minutes on high to thicken the sauce. Stir in the spinach and lime juice. Season to taste with salt. 4. Serve the chicken and sauce over rice. Top with fresh cilantro and chili oil. Enjoy with naan.

Nutrition per serving

655kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$5715.00
Per Serving
$953.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$11430.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (84% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts 0.5 lbs $49.00
ground turmeric 1 tbsp $120.00
ground ginger 2 tsp $11.00
sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp $103.00
shallots 2 medium $1995.00
garlic 2 cloves $395.00
inch fresh ginger 1 $110.00
-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 0.25 $73.00
fresh cilantro 0.5 cup $235.00
sweet potato 1 medium $26.00
-2 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 $17.00
canned coconut milk 2 cups $11.00
fish sauce 2 tbsp $66.00
fresh baby spinach 2 cups $323.00
juice of 2 limes 2 l $2060.00
kosher salt - -
cooked rice 2 cups $121.00
chili oil - -
fresh Naan - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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30 Minute Chicken Braised in Coconut Milk with Sweet Potatoes and Rice.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 tbsp sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium shallots, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1/4 -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, use more or less to your taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for serving
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks ((thicker is better))
  • 1 -2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups canned coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • juice of 2 limes
  • kosher salt
  • 2 cups cooked rice, for serving
  • chili oil, for serving ((optional))
  • fresh Naan, for serving

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