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Coconut Curry Chicken

Coconut Curry Chicken

Delicious Coconut Curry Chicken with spices and tender chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 464 kcal

Equipment

  • large deep skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil divided
  • 0.5 medium yellow onion diced, ½ cup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, about 1 and ½ teaspoons
  • 2 tablespoons ginger finely minced from a 1 and ½-inch piece
  • 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste I use Thai Kitchen; reduce or increase as desired for spice levels
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk full-fat, not lite
  • 1 lime
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce optional
  • 0.25 cup cilantro and/or basil, diced
  • Chopped peanuts or cashews, optional
  • Serving suggestions see note 1

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Start by prepping ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and mince the ginger. Thinly slice the red bell pepper into long vertical strips and cut those strips in half horizontally.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3–5 minutes or until onions begin to turn golden. Add the garlic and ginger; stir to coat everything with the oil. Lower the heat to low and add in the curry powder, red curry paste, and coriander. Stir often for 2–3 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant.
  • Return the heat to medium high. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil and the red bell pepper. Stir for 1–2 minutes, then add the bite-size pieces of chicken. Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for about 4–5 minutes or until the chicken is browned on both sides but not cooked through.
  • Pour in coconut milk, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and brown sugar (to taste). Stir until chicken is cooked through and curry is slightly thickened. If desired, stir in the fish sauce.
  • Serve over rice and/or with naan. Garnish individual plates with cilantro, basil, and/or crushed peanuts/cashews. Serve additional lime wedges by the side if desired.

Notes

Serve over cooked basmati rice and naan bread with additional lime wedges. For a thicker sauce, you can remove 1–2 tablespoons of the sauce to a small bowl and whisk in 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. Whisk this mixture back into the curry sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 27gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 788mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3090IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 5mg
Keyword chicken curry, Coconut Curry Chicken, Coconut Milk, easy curry, Quick Dinner, spicy chicken
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