🍽️Poultry

Creamy Coconut Chicken with Orange & Pineapple

Name: Creamy Coconut Chicken with Orange & Pineapple
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 30 g butter; Fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped (to taste); 1 cup orange juice; 100 g pineapple, chopped; 1 cup coconut milk; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Fresh red chili, finely sliced (to taste); Cashew nuts, roughly chopped (to taste)

"Escape to the tropics with this vibrant fusion of velvety coconut, zesty citrus, and succulent chicken that brings a burst of sunshine to your dinner table."

Prep:10 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

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● Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
30 g butter
Fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped (to taste)
1 cup orange juice
100 g pineapple, chopped
1 cup coconut milk
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh red chili, finely sliced (to taste)
Cashew nuts, roughly chopped (to taste)

🌱 Gluten-Free🌱 High-Protein🌱 Tropical-Fusion⚡ Medium

❤️Health72%

😋Taste92%

🥳Joy88%

👨‍🍳Difficulty45/100

📜 The Story

This dish is a modern fusion of Southeast Asian coconut-based curries and Caribbean citrus-inflected poultry traditions. It reflects the contemporary 'Pacific Rim' culinary movement that balances rich, fatty bases like coconut milk with the high-acid profiles of tropical fruits.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

6/10

🧂Salty

5/10

🌶️Spicy

4/10

🍯Sweet

8/10

🍄umami

6/10

☕Bitter

2/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"A velvety, sun-drenched sauce coats succulent chicken, releasing an aromatic bouquet of zesty ginger and toasted cashews. The palate experiences a rhythmic contrast between the buttery softness of the fruit and the sharp, heat-driven crunch of fresh red chilies."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

Butterfly the chicken breasts or slice them into thick medallions before searing; this increases the surface area for the Maillard reaction, resulting in a deeper savory flavor that balances the sweet sauce.

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Avoid This

Using high heat once the coconut milk and orange juice are added, which can cause the sauce to split or become overly acidic rather than creamy.

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Storage

Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently on the stovetop with a tablespoon of water to restore the sauce's silky consistency.

Instructions

Heat the butter in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through. Remove excess browning if needed and keep the heat moderate.

Lower the heat slightly and pour in the coconut milk. Let it simmer gently, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken.

Add the orange juice, chopped pineapple, cashew nuts, and ginger. Stir gently so the chicken stays intact and the flavors distribute evenly.

Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh red chili. Simmer for about 5 minutes, letting the sauce reduce and the flavors meld together.

Remove from heat and serve hot. This dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice to soak up the creamy sauce.