Weeknight dinner

Creamy Coconut Chicken with Turmeric and Ginger: Easy One-Pan Dinner

Name: Creamy Coconut Chicken with Turmeric and Ginger: Easy One-Pan Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; ½ tsp salt, plus extra to taste; Pinch of black pepper; 1 onion, sliced; 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced (optional); 1 tsp ground turmeric; ½ tsp ground cumin; 150ml hot chicken stock (1 stock cube dissolved in hot water); 400ml AmourCoco low-fat coconut milk; Juice of ½ lime; Fresh coriander, to serve; Cooked rice, flatbread or cauliflower rice, to serve

This is a mild, golden chicken dish where the sauce does most of the work. Turmeric gives it a warm colour, ginger and garlic add fragrance, and AmourCoco low-fat coconut milk turns everything into a smooth, creamy sauce without the heaviness of cream. It all cooks in one pan, so it’s an easy weeknight dinner that still feels special.

15 minPrep
30 minCook
4Serves

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Ingredients

Serves 4

1 tbsp cooking oil
600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
½ tsp salt, plus extra to taste
Pinch of black pepper
1 onion, sliced
1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced (optional)
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground cumin
150ml hot chicken stock (1 stock cube dissolved in hot water)
400ml AmourCoco low-fat coconut milk
Juice of ½ lime
Fresh coriander, to serve
Cooked rice, flatbread or cauliflower rice, to serve

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Method

Step 1
Brown the Chicken
Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat and brown the chicken in two batches for 4 to 5 minutes each, until golden on the outside. Remove to a plate.
💡 Pro Tip: Browning in batches stops the pan from steaming the chicken, which gives better colour and flavour in the finished sauce.
Step 2
Soften the Vegetables
In the same pan, cook the onion and red pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes, until softened.
Step 3
Add the Aromatics and Spices
Stir in the garlic, ginger and chilli and cook for 1 minute. Add the turmeric and cumin and stir for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Step 4
Build the Sauce
Pour in the stock, scraping up any golden bits from the bottom of the pan, then add the coconut milk and stir well.
Step 5
Simmer the Chicken
Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through with no pink meat and the sauce has thickened slightly.
💡 Pro Tip: Keep the heat low and steady. Low-fat coconut milk can split if it boils hard, so aim for a gentle bubble rather than a rolling boil.
Step 6
Finish and Serve
Stir in the lime juice and taste for seasoning. Scatter with fresh coriander and serve over rice, with flatbread, or alongside cauliflower rice.

Dairy-free | Gluten-free option

Serving Suggestions

Serve with fluffy basmati rice or warm flatbread to soak up the sauce. For extra heat, add a pinch of chilli flakes with the spices at step 3, rather than at the end. Stir through a handful of spinach in the last 2 minutes for added greens.

Why You'll Love This

A creamy, golden chicken dinner made in a single pan. Gently spiced and mild enough for the whole family. AmourCoco’s low-fat coconut milk gives a silky sauce that stays light. Easy to adapt with extra chilli, spinach or your favourite sides.

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