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Coconut Curry Chicken

Easy Coconut Curry Chicken That Will Spice Up Your Dinner

This Coconut Curry Chicken transforms weeknight dinners into a culinary adventure with vibrant flavors and a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium yellow onion Diced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 inch ginger Finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder For flavor
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander For depth
  • 1 medium red bell pepper Sliced
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast or thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • to taste salt For seasoning
  • to taste pepper For seasoning
  • 1 can coconut milk Full-fat preferred
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice For brightness
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce Optional
  • 1/4 cup cilantro and/or basil Fresh for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet

Method
 

How to Make Coconut Curry Chicken
  1. Prepare ingredients by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic and ginger, and slicing the red bell pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring to coat with oil.
  4. Lower the heat to low and mix in yellow curry powder, red curry paste, and ground coriander, stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Return the heat to medium-high, adding 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and the sliced red bell pepper. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  7. Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, and brown sugar, stirring until chicken is cooked through.
  8. If desired, stir in fish sauce. Serve over rice or with warm naan, garnished with herbs and nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the creamiest texture, use full-fat coconut milk. Adjust flavors to taste while cooking.

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