Creamy Mediterranean Coconut Chicken
This creamy Mediterranean coconut chicken is made with tender chicken thighs, mushrooms, garlic, sweet onions, herbs, coconut milk, white wine, red wine, and bold seasonings using ingredients already on hand.
Homemade Creamy Mediterranean Coconut Chicken
This Creamy Mediterranean Coconut Chicken is a flavorful homemade chicken dinner made with ingredients already in the kitchen. The chicken thighs are seasoned with onion powder, chicken seasoning, BeSureToCook Seasoning Blend, za’atar, thyme, oregano, and black pepper, then cooked until browned and simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce.
The sauce gets deep flavor from garlic, portobello mushrooms, sweet onions, white cooking wine, red cooking wine, coconut milk, parsley flakes, salt, and a little cornstarch to thicken everything into a creamy gravy-style sauce.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs
- Olive oil
- Garlic, minced
- Portobello mushrooms, sliced
- Sweet onion, sliced
- Thyme leaves
- Oregano
- Za’atar seasoning
- BeSureToCook Seasoning Blend
- Chicken seasoning
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
- White cooking wine
- Red cooking wine
- Unsweetened coconut milk
- Parsley flakes
- Kosher salt or sea salt
- Cornstarch
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with onion powder, chicken seasoning, BeSureToCook Seasoning Blend, za’atar, thyme leaves, oregano, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken skin-side down and cook until browned.
- Slice the portobello mushrooms and sweet onion.
- Add onions to the pot and cook until softened, then remove and set aside.
- Remove chicken skin if desired.
- Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Stir in white cooking wine and red cooking wine.
- Add unsweetened coconut milk and return the onions to the pot.
- Season the sauce with parsley flakes and kosher salt or sea salt.
- Mix cornstarch with a small amount of coconut milk to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce.
- Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Serve with yellow rice and broccoli.
Why This Recipe Works
Cooking Tips
- Brown the chicken first to build flavor before adding the sauce.
- Use unsweetened coconut milk so the sauce stays savory.
- Add the cornstarch slurry slowly so the sauce does not get too thick.
- Let the sauce simmer until it coats the chicken nicely.
- Taste before serving and adjust salt, pepper, or seasoning as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chicken breast instead of chicken thighs?
Yes, but chicken thighs stay juicier in this creamy coconut sauce. If using chicken breast, avoid overcooking.
Does this recipe taste sweet because of the coconut milk?
No. Use unsweetened coconut milk so the sauce stays savory and creamy.
Can I make this without wine?
Yes. You can replace the white and red cooking wine with chicken broth.
What should I serve with creamy Mediterranean coconut chicken?
Yellow rice, broccoli, mashed potatoes, pasta, roasted vegetables, or warm bread all work well.