How To Cook Coconut Milk Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Step by Step

The Recipe For Making Coconut Milk Chicken with Sweet Potatoes.

You can make Coconut Milk Chicken with Sweet Potatoes using 18 ingredients in 7 quick steps. The following is an easy way to make it.

Insert 1 1/2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts.
Fill 1 tsp of ground turmeric.
Add 2 tsp of ground ginger.
Prepare 3 tbs of sesame oil.
Fill 2 of medium shallots, chopped.
Prepare 2 cloves of garlic, minced or grated.
Insert 1 inch of fresh ginger, peeled and grated.
Add 1 tsp of cayenne pepper.
Mix 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for serving.
Fill 1 of medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks (thicker is better).
Prepare 2 cups of low sodium chicken broth.
Prepare 2 cups of canned coconut milk.
Prepare 2 tbs of fish sauce.
Insert 2 cups of fresh baby spinach.
Insert of juice of 2 limes.
Mix To taste of kosher salt.
Add 2 cups of cooked rice, for serving.
Prepare of naan, for serving - we warm the pre-packaged ones in the oven (optional).

Toss the chicken with the turmeric, ginger, and 1 tablespoon oil. Let sit 5 minutes..
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat..
Add the chicken and sear on both sides until browned, about 2 minutes..
Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and cilantro, cook 3 minutes, then toss in the sweet potato..
Season to taste with salt..
Reduce the heat to low. Add 1 cup broth, the coconut milk, and fish sauce. Partially cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. If the sauce is too thick, add additional broth. Stir in the spinach and lime juice..
Serve the chicken and sauce over rice. Top with fresh cilantro. Enjoy with naan..

That's how to make Coconut Milk Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Recipe.