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5 from 36 votes

Coconut Curry Chicken

This coconut curry chicken can be create in one-pot and is packaged with full of flavors! This curry can be reached in half an hour or less making it the ideal weeknight-dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 411kcal
Author: Angela

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless-skinless chicken breast or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp finely minced ginger
  • 2 tsp ground-coriander
  • 2 tsp yellow-curry-powder
  • 3 tbsp red-curry-paste (I use Thai Kitchen; reduce or increase as desired for spice levels)
  • 1 tbsp lime-juice
  • 3 tbsp coconut-oil separated
  • 1 large red-bell-pepper
  • 1 can full-fat coconut-milk NOT lite
  • ½ medium yellow-onion
  • 1-2 tbsp brown-sugar
  • 2 tsp fish-sauce (optional)
  • ¼ cup cilantro and/or basil diced
  • fine sea-salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • Serve over/with: cooked basmati rice and naan bread with additional lime wedges
  • Optional: chopped peanuts or cashews

Instructions

  • Begin with prepping ingredients: mince the garlic, mince the ginger and dice the onion. Then peel ginger using a vegetable peeler or spoon then finely mince it.
  • Thinly slice the red bell pepper in long vertical strips then cut these bits in horizontally.
  • Heat 2 tbsp coconut-oil in a large-deep skille- over medium-high-heat. Then add the onion & saute for 3-5minutes, or till onions are starting to receive golden.
  • Add the ginger and garlic. Stir to coat everything with all the oil. Reduce the heat to low then add the red curry paste, curry powder and coriander. Stir frequently for 2-3minutes, or till fragrant and lightly toasted.
  • Return the heat to medium-high. Then add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut-oil & red pepper. Stir for a few minutes then add the bite-sized parts of chicken.
  • Sprinkle on pepper and salt to taste (I add 1 tsp fine sea salt and ½ tsp pepper). Cook, stirring frequently about 4-5minutes, or till the chicken is browned on each side, but not cooked .
  • Pour in the brown sugar, coconut-milk and lime juice (to taste, I begin with only 1 tbsp). Stir till chicken is cooked through (juices run clear & it's cooked to 165°F) and curry is a little thickened. If desired, stir in the fish sauce.
  • Serve over rice with/or naan bread. Garnish dishes with basil, cilantro, or crushed cashews/peanuts. Serve extra lime wedges from both sides if desired.

Notes

If you'd like a thicker sauce, then you are able to eliminate 1-2 tbsp of the sauce into a small-bowl & (using a fork) dip in 1 tbsp cornstarch until smooth. Whisk the mixture into the curry.