Description
This Coconut Chicken Curry is a creamy and flavorful dish with tender chicken cooked in a rich coconut curry sauce. Perfectly seasoned with aromatic spices, it’s a comforting meal that pairs well with rice or naan.
Ingredients
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For the Coconut Chicken Curry:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- juice of 1/2 lime (optional)
- chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- cooked rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add curry powder, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne (if using). Stir to toast the spices for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on the outside.
- Pour in coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in lime juice if using, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for chickpeas or tofu.
- Add spinach or peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
