Caribbean Delight: Creamy Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut
Caribbean Delight: Creamy Chicken with Potatoes and Coconut is a tropical-inspired dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. This one-pot wonder combines tender chicken thighs simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices and complemented by hearty potatoes. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, this recipe is quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights. Every bite offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper or 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 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.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, sliced bell pepper, and diced carrots until softened.
- Add the marinated chicken and brown for about 5 minutes. Stir in diced potatoes and scotch bonnet pepper or chili flakes.
- Pour in the chicken stock and coconut milk; bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot alongside rice or naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg