A Coconut Chicken recipe that is gluten and dairy free and loaded with flavor.
This dish has a lot of coconut, but I promise it isn’t overpowering. My husband said, “it’s like comfort food!” Which I replied, “without a drop of butter or flour!” It’s hard pleasing my husband so when he says that he likes a meal it’s a good sign.
I used my collection of Nutiva coconut products to make this delicious Coconut Chicken.
What you will need
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast or chicken cutlets cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil divided
- 6 teaspoons coconut flour divided
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt divided
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 white onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 12 Ounces coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Warm 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a medium bowl toss chicken with flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook stirring occasionally until all sides are brown and are cooked thoroughly.
- Add in onions and garlic and cook until onions are tender about 5 minutes.
- In a skillet melt 2 tbsp of coconut oil. Then whisk in 3 tsp of coconut flour to make a Coconut Roux ("roo").
- Add coconut milk and then whisk in cornstarch. Add to skillet with basil and remaining salt and stir until combined. Add your meat, onion, and garlic mixture Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve over rice or coconut rice.
This looks delicious!!
sounds like a simple dish made with great ingredients.
I fell in love with red curry chicken while living in Hawaii. This dish looks delicious and the health benefits are numerous. I may try it with fresh basil and add japanese eggplant slices like the Thai restaurants do in Hawaii.
Yum, that looks so good. My husband isn’t a big fan of chicken but I can make this when he isn’t home.
This actually sounds really good!
That looks so good!
Totally yummy! Wow, and great pics!
I love Coconut Chicken. I make mine a tad different but I’m going to try your recipe out.
I make a recipe similar to this but in my slow cooker. I just love coconut chicken!
Oh I am so making this recipe! Thank you.
This looks good!
That looks SO delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Looks amazing. I love coconut but I’ve never tried it on chicken.
Looks really yummy!
Sounds delicious. I happen to LOVE coconut oil.
Now that looks tasty!
Oh. So. Yummy. This is definitely going on the menu this week! Thanks for posting.
I wonder if this would work with rice flour?
What a wonderful meal!
You won’t believe it… I can smell it as I read through your post!! =) yumms!!
this looks amazing. so going to try it.
That looks so incredibly wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
That looks delisH!
that looks pretty easy to master! Thanks for the great instructions!
That looks CRAZY good! I’m definitely trying this.
I have all the stuff for this maybe I’ll try it… doubt I could resist adding red curry though.
yummy!! And that is actually the same brand of coconut oil we use so I could easily make this for dinner tonight!
That looks really good. I’m such a fan of all things chicken.
What a perfect cold weather evening meal. Thanks!
I’ve never cooking with coconut products but I’m intrigued! That chicken looks wonderful. I bet you could substitute tofu, too!
I mean I’ve never cooked. Sorry about the typo.