Description
Coconut Milk-Braised Chicken with Harissa is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a creamy coconut milk sauce and spicy harissa. This quick recipe transforms any meal into an exotic feast, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy an explosion of flavors that will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp harissa paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, and harissa paste; stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lime juice before serving. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg