Description
Coconut Milk-Braised Chicken with Harissa is a vibrant and comforting dish that combines tender chicken thighs with rich coconut milk and a spicy kick from harissa. Perfect for chilly evenings, this recipe is simple to prepare and will impress your family and friends with its exotic flavors. Enjoy it over rice, quinoa, or with crusty bread for a complete meal that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp harissa paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. Sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; add them to the skillet and sear until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side).
- Pour in coconut milk and mix in harissa paste until well combined.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Before serving, squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg