Butter Coconut Chicken

Name: Butter Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 10M
Total time: 53M
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Latin Fusion
Ingredients: 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; ½ cup Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp. Minced Garlic; 2 tbsp. grated ginger; 2 tsp. Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper; 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ½ cup unsalted butter, divided; 1½ cups thinly sliced yellow onion; 1 tbsp. garam masala; ½ tsp. ground turmeric; 1 cinnamon stick; 5 cans Tomato Sauce; 1 can Coconut Milk; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish; 4-6 cups Jasmine Rice; 4-6 loaves naan, for serving (optional); Lime wedges, for serving

Jump to recipe

Let yourself be seduced by the comforting and warm flavors of this succulent Butter Coconut Chicken, inspired by the flavors of India. Here, the chicken is marinated in Greek yogurt, garlic, ginger, and GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/adobo-with-pepper/">Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper</a>, then gently browned before being simmered in an aromatic blend of onion, garam masala, turmeric, and a touch of cinnamon. The creamy base is achieved with the perfect combination of GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/tomato-sauce/">Tomato Sauce</a> and GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/coconut-milk-goya/">Coconut Milk</a>, which adds smoothness and enhances its flavor. The result is a rich and fragrant stew, perfect for pairing with jasmine or basmati rice, naan, and a squeeze of fresh lime. A different and comforting dish, ideal for sharing and sure to surprise.

Total Time

53m

(plus marinating time)

Prep Time:10m

Cook Time:43m

Yields:6 Servings

Save

Ingredients

2 lbs.

boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes

½ cup

Greek yogurt

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic, divided

Find in-store

2 tbsp.

grated ginger

2 tsp.

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, plus more, to taste

Buy at Shop.goya.com

Find in-store

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Buy at Shop.goya.com

Find in-store

½ cup

unsalted butter, divided

1½ cups

thinly sliced yellow onion

1 tbsp.

garam masala

½ tsp.

ground turmeric

cinnamon stick

5 cans
(8 oz.)

GOYA® Tomato Sauce

Buy at Shop.goya.com

Find in-store

1 can
(13.5 oz.)

GOYA® Coconut Milk

Find in-store

¼ cup

chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

4-6 cups

cooked GOYA® Jasmine Rice, or <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/basmati-rice/" aria-label="View recipe title 19" alt="https://www.goya.com/en/products/basmati-rice/" tabindex="0">GOYA® Basmati Rice</a>

Find in-store

4-6

loaves naan, for serving (optional)

Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

Kitchen View

Step 1

In large container with lid, combine chicken, yogurt, 1 tbsp. garlic, 1 tbsp. ginger and Adobo. Massage mixture into chicken to cover completely. Marinate at least 1 hour, or overnight.

Step 2

Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to plate and set aside.

Step 3

In the same clean pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, garam masala, turmeric and cinnamon and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in remaining garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add tomato sauce, seared chicken and coconut milk and bring to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until flavors develop and sauce thickens, and chicken is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 5

Discard cinnamon stick. Season butter chicken with Adobo, to taste. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice, naan and lime wedges.

GOYA® HIGHLIGHTS

Tasty creations & seasonal delights

Plan Your Summer Outdoor Menu

Get ready for sunny days and backyard celebrations by planning your summer grilling menu in advance.

Learn More

Join La Cocina Goya®

Register FREE on Goya.com and get unlimited access to exciting features like My Recipe Box, coupons and offers, and our newsletter.

Create Account

Recipe Tags