Description
Coconut Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry Bowl with Crispy Potatoes is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together tropical coconut flavors and Mediterranean herbs. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in garlic and coconut milk, stir-fried with colorful vegetables, all served over cheesy, crispy potatoes. It’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Easy to prepare and customizable to your tastes, this bowl is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 carrot
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for potatoes)
- 2 cloves garlic (for potatoes)
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Marinate chicken strips in a mixture of coconut milk, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and toss potato cubes with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry the marinated chicken until browned. Add sliced bell peppers and broccoli florets; cook until veggies are tender-crisp.
- For the creamy sauce, blend together additional coconut milk, heavy cream, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with crispy potatoes topped with the chicken stir-fry and drizzle generously with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute turkey or beef for the chicken. Add your favorite seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition. For added spice, include red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños during cooking.