Description
A comforting yet exotic dish featuring tender chicken simmered in creamy coconut milk and warm spices, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 2–3 tsp curry powder
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, peas)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Chili (fresh or paste), to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant and onions are translucent.
- Stir in curry powder and let bloom for a minute.
- Add chicken pieces and sear until golden brown.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth, bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add vegetables and simmer until cooked through.
- Cook rice according to package instructions separately.
- Serve the Curried Coconut Chicken over a scoop of rice, garnished with herbs and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Adjust spices to your taste. Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Curried Chicken, Coconut Rice, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner