Caper & Herb Coconut Chicken with Asparagus
Elegant chicken breasts in a tangy, herb-infused coconut cream sauce studded with briny capers and tender asparagus, perfect for impressing guests without complicated steps. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (dairy-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, coconut milk, sun-dried tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each), boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup, full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 tbsp, oil-packed, chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp, drained capers
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
- 12 oz, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then stir in minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in capers and reduce heat to low.
- Step 5: Add asparagus to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes until asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Step 6: Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Simmer uncovered for 2 minutes to meld flavors, then stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Remove from heat immediately.
