Caribbean Delight: Creamy Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut
Caribbean Delight: Creamy Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut is a vibrant, heartwarming dish that captures the essence of tropical flavors. This recipe features tender chicken simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce, enriched with spices like curry powder and smoked paprika. Coupled with hearty potatoes and aromatic vegetables, this one-pot meal is not only satisfying but also quick to prepare—making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Pair it with rice or naan to soak up the rich sauce, and you have a comforting dish that will delight family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 large carrot, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chopped chicken thighs with curry powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions, bell peppers, and carrots in olive oil until softened.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and brown for about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced potatoes along with chili flakes if desired.
- Pour in chicken stock and coconut milk; mix well and let simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg