Recipes with coconut milk - 26 recipes
Make a delicious dish featuring coconut milk. We offer tons of uses for coconut milk whether you're in the mood for a curry, dessert or anything in between!
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Java Chicken Curry, Opor ayam
By á-25087
Adapted recipe by beelittlefood
- 500 g chicken
- 750 ml light coconut milk
- 4 slices medium-thick ginger root
- 3 stalks lemongrass
- 5 kafir lime leaves
- 4 Indonesian bay leaves (daun salam)
- 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
- 4-5 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Opor ayam spice paste
- 6 shallots
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon white peppercorns
- 3 candlenuts
- salt and sugar to taste
- Garnishes
- Kaffir lime leaves
- Fried shallots (mine is store bought fried shallots)
Thai-Style Chicken Soup
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
With fresh ingredients you can make your favorite Thai restaurant soup at home
- GARNISH:
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 3 stalks lemongrass, tough outer leaves removed, bottom 5 inches halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise
- 3 large shallots, chopped
- 8 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce, divided
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk, well-shaken, divided
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 pound white mushrooms, cleaned, stems trimmed, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise and sliced on bias into 1/8 inch thick pieces
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced (Optional)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced on bias
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Curry Chicken
By á-31143
For a fresh, healthful meal packed with flavor, curry chicken is it
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
- 1 pound Member's Mark® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 (13.66-ounce) can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup tomato, chopped
Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken
By jab120638
This coconut curry chicken could not be simpler! Set it, forget it, and come back to a creamy, flavorful curry stil...
- 3 pounds chicken thighs, skinned
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 3 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 (13.66-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Yellow Curry Chicken
By Stacy_K
In a large pot, heat oil over medium high heat
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 T. coconut oil
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1/2 bundle of asparagus, chopped
- 2 T. fresh cilantro, chopped
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 T. Sun Brand Madras Curry Powder
- 14.7 can coconut milk
Chicken, Pineapple and Coconut with Rice
By linakchabrol
Mince the onion and sauté them in a pan with olive oil
- 1 onion
- 4 chicken whites
- 1 diced pineapple
- 20 cl of coconut milk
- 3 tbs of creme fraiche
- Rice
- Olive oil
- Curry
- Salt
- Pepper
Red Curry Chicken
By á-90
Serve over basmati rice
- 8 baby carrots, julienne
- 1/4 large onion, sliced
- 3 stalks asparagus, cut into 2 in. pieces
- 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 small zucchini, julienne
- 1/2 c frozen peas
- 8 shrimp, cleaned and deveined (optional)
- 1 can 13.5 oz, light coconut milk
- 2 TBs MAESRI red curry paste
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper
- oil for stir fry
- cilantro for garnish
Thai Pineapple Peanut Chicken Satay
By CandyH
MARINADE: In a medium bowl, whisk Thai Peanut Pineapple Chicken Marinade/Sauce ingredients together
- 2 pounds chicken (4-6 chicken breasts) chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 fresh pineapple, chopped into 1” pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup coconut milk (lite is fine)
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
- Thai Peanut Pineapple Marinade/Sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha/Asian hot red chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- 1 teaspoon ground garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Garnish (optional)
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Crushed peanuts
- Green onions
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Teriyaki Bowls
By PineyCook
Make the coconut rice by adding the water, coconut milk, sugar, and salt to a large saucepan
- 4 or 5 boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 4 mini sweet bell peppers, any color, chopped
- 1/2 of a pineapple, peeled and cut into spears
- 1 small red onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup toasted sweetened coconut flakes, optional
- For the Coconut Rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk (about one 13.5 oz can)
- 2 tsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups white or jasmine rice
- For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cornstarch+ 2 tsp water, mixed together
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Coconut Chicken and Rice Casserole
By gvcathy
Chow down on this delicious twist on a classic dinner
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 cups minced onion
- 1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- One 14-ounce can lite coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste, or to taste
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 pound green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
- 1/3 cup minced cilantro for garnish, if desired
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Chamorro Chicken Curry
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 (3 1/2–4 pound) package chicken drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt (adjust for taste in the end)
- 1 1/2 heaping Tbsp. Garlic powder
- 1 1/2 heaping tablespoons onion powder
- 1/2 heaping teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons heaping Accent
- 3 to 4 heaping tablespoons curry powder
- 9 cups water
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 4 to 6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
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Chicken Green Curry
- 2 cups chicken breast, sliced
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 100 ml water
- 2 Tbs vegetable oil
- 1 Tbs Green curry paste (or 1/2 Tbs of maestra green curry paste)
- 2 Tbs fish sauce
- 1 Tbs sugar
- 1 cup green beans
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
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Chicken Curry Shredded with Naan
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika (smoked would be fine, too, if you want that slight smokiness)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (Breasts or thighs)
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (maybe a little more here if you want extra sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Naan, for serving
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Coconut Curry Chicken
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tsp. curry powder, divided
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 can (14 oz.) lite coconut milk
- 1 package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken flavor
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
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Chicken Curry - Gang Gai...
- 1 1 1 chicken breast
- 1 1 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 1 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 lb eggplant
- 2 2 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4-5 4-5 4-5 kaffir lime leaves Optional
- 3-5 3-5 3-5 sprigs Thai basil Optional
- 3 3 3 cups water
- Tips and Techniques
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Coconut Chicken Chowder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 12 ounces chopped skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 2 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups corn
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup canned light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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Jamaican Curry Chicken
- 4-pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1⁄2-inch pieces
- 1 ⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 ⁄4 cup coconut oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 chayote squash, cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes
- 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes
- 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, slit in half lengthwise
- cooked white rice, for serving
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Chicken Curry
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 16 peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced (about 1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Madras
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Coarse salt
- 2 packages frozen green peas (10 ounces each)
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/2 cup toasted cashews (optional, for serving)
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (optional, for serving)
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Chickpea & Chicken Coconut Green...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package chicken tenders or breasts, cut into cubes
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons green curry paste
- 1-1/2 tablespoons chili & garlic sauce
- 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 14-ounce can coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, cleaned, trimmed and thinly sliced
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Coconut-Lime Chicken Stew with Rice
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
- 3 chicken breasts, bone-in, skinless
- 3 cups (750 mL) onions, coarsely chopped
- 11/2 cups (375 mL) red pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) chili flakes, or to taste
- 4 cups (1 L) sweet potato, finely diced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) salt, or to taste
- 6 cups (1.5 L) water
- 1 can (414-mL) coconut milk (light or regular)
- ⅔ cup (150 mL) jasmine or basmati rice
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas, thawed
- Zest and juice of 2 juicy limes
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Cheap Chicken Curry
- Serves 3
- 2 tablespoons Canola or Vegetable Oil
- 2 Fresh Garlic Cloves, Finely Minced
- 1 Large Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Curry Powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Ground Tumeric
- 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts, Cut into 1"Bite Size Pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1 cup Hot Water (optional)
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Thai Chicken Soup (Weight Watchers)
- 6 OZ COOKED DICED CHICKEN BREAST
- 400 ML CAN LIGHT COCONUT MILK
- 4 C FF CHICKEN BROTH
- 1 C. SWEET RED PEPPERS JULIENNED
- I C ONIONS OR LEEKS SLICED FINE
- 1 C CAULIFLOWER CUT INTO SMALL PIECES
- 1 C MUSHROOMS SLICED
- 1 CUP SNOW PEAS CUT IN HALF
- 1 CUP CARROTS SLICED VERY THIN
- 1 TBSP THAI YELLOW CURRY PASTE
- 2 TBSP GRATED FRESH GINGER
- 1 TBSP FISH SAUCE
- 1 TBSP FRES LIME JUICE
- 1 TBSP OLIVE OIL
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