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Coconut Ginger Chicken and Vegetables

Coconut Ginger Chicken and Vegetables brings bright, tropical flavors right to your dinner table. Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy coconut sauce infused with fresh ginger create a warm, comforting meal that’s both simple and unforgettable.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 inch cube of ginger minced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 Can coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can baby corn
  • 1 can green beans
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Spice blend
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Combine ingredients from the spice blend together and set aside.
  2. In a stew pot heat the olive oil and melt the butter. Add the garlic, ginger and onion and stir well. Cook for a minute or so then add all the spices from the spice blend.
  3. Add chicken breast pieces and cook chicken on all sides until it's no longer pink.
  4. Add the can of coconut milk and the chicken broth to the pot, it should be enough to cover the chicken. Add more chicken broth if needed.
  5. Drain the corn cobs and green beans. Cut the corn cobs in half or thirds. Add beans and corn to the pot and stir. Whisk the cornstarch with a little bit of the broth from the pot and add to the chicken. You can add other vegetables of your choice.
  6. Cover the pot and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked thoroughly.