How long does Tender Coconut Chicken take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Tender Coconut Chicken serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Tender Coconut Chicken spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Tender Coconut Chicken?

500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 1 cup Tender Coconut Water, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1 tbsp Garlic, 2 tsp Ginger, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tender Coconut Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Tender Coconut Chicken?

About 244 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tender Coconut Chicken

Name: Tender Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 2 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Tender Coconut Water; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; For sealing Banana Leaf; For sealing Wheat Dough

50 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as elaneer chicken · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Dairy-free

Kerala tender coconut chicken marinated in tender coconut water and cooked inside the coconut. Mild, serves 4, 50 minutes plus marinating, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Chicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Chopped1 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Tender Coconut Water1 cup
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Banana LeafFor sealing
Wheat DoughFor sealing

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	244kcal	976kcal
Protein	29g	116g
Carbohydrate	4.6g	18g
Fat	11g	46g
Fibre	1.3g	5.2g
Sugar	1.8g	7.2g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

1
Add the chicken to a cooking pot. To the chicken, add all the ingredients for the marination, and mix. Add the tender coconut water.
Chicken Boneless CubesGingerGarlicGreen ChilliCurry leavesCoriander PowderBlack Pepper PowderRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltTender Coconut Water
2
Pour coconut oil on top. Without mixing, place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Coconut Oil
3
Place the pot on the stove and cook until it starts to simmer.
4
Open the tender coconut and spoon the chicken mixture into it. Cover it with a piece of banana leaf, and seal it with some maida dough/chapathi dough.
Coriander LeavesBanana LeafWheat Dough
5
Place it on the stove and cook on medium-high heat for 25 minutes. Remove the dough and serve it with parotta/kal dosa/plain uthappam.

Before you start

How long does Tender Coconut Chicken take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tender Coconut Chicken serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tender Coconut Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Tender Coconut Chicken spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Tender Coconut Chicken?: 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 1 cup Tender Coconut Water, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1 tbsp Garlic, 2 tsp Ginger, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tender Coconut Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tender Coconut Chicken?: About 244 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.