Coconut Curry Chicken

Coconut Curry Chicken is a flavorful and a mild spicy chicken in a coconut milk base. Ready in under 30 minutes, it is a delicious easy dinner recipe.

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN

I recently discovered an Indian restaurant nearby that makes the most amazing Chicken Coconut Curry! I am obsessed with it and find myself craving it often. Unfortunately I can’t eat there as often as I would like, so I did some research and tried to make one at home that would fill my cravings. Today I am excited to share this Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe with you!

It’s pretty darn tasty. But I like that it is pretty easy to make. It can literally be on your dinner table in about 30 minutes and it is naturally gluten-free. I need recipes my family will love and meals that I love to cook! With the kids busy schedules this fall, this is very important to me when it comes to dinner time. I love home cooked meals, but don’t want to be in the kitchen all day long!

NAAN BREAD

If you want to make some Homemade Garlic Naan to serve with the Chicken Curry, it will take a little more time in the kitchen, so you might need to plan for that…but the garlic naan is an excellent addition to this meal.  It can also be made ahead of time and then pulled out and warmed on the stove quickly right before serving!

COCONUT CURRY

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COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN

Coconut Curry Chicken is a flavorful and a mild spicy chicken in a coconut milk base. Ready in under 30 minutes, it is a delicious easy dinner recipe.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Indian

Keyword coconut curry, curry, naan bread

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 303 kcal

Author Amy

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast ¹ cubed
• 1 Tbs curry powder
• 1 Tbs peanut oil
• 2 cups broccoli bite size pieces
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
• 1 can coconut milk
• 3 Tbs red curry paste
• 1/2 cup cashews optional
• 1/2 Tbs cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

1. In a medium size pan over medium-high heat add peanut peanut oil.

2. Toss the chicken with the curry powder and saute until cooked, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. In the same pan add more oil if needed and saute the broccoli, garlic and ginger.

4. After a few minutes, add the coconut milk and let simmer for 5-8 minutes. The broccoli should be soft but not mushy.

5. Add the curry paste to the pan and stir it until it combines with the coconut milk.

6. Add chicken back to the pan. Bring to a slight boil and add the cornstarch.

7. Boil for about a minute, then reduce heat and let cool slightly (about another 2 to three minutes).

8. Sauce will thicken as the mixture cools.

9. Serve over white or brown rice.

10. Add salt and pepper to taste. Optional: garnish with lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Recipe Notes

1. I prefer to use chicken breasts in this recipe. However, you may use any boneless chicken, such as boneless chicken thighs or chicken legs. 

Nutrition Facts

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN

Amount Per Serving (8 servings)

Calories 303 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 73mg24%

Sodium 147mg6%

Potassium 665mg19%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin A 1069IU21%

Vitamin C 23mg28%

Calcium 41mg4%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

I cooked up some Instant Pot Rice to go along with this meal and simply shredded some carrots into the rice before cooking it!

CUSTOMIZING YOUR COCONUT CURRY

There are various ways in which you can customize your coconut curry to just the way you prefer it!

RICE

I love the additional flavor and color it adds to the rice. You can serve it with either white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or basmati rice depending on which one you prefer!

VEGETABLES

There are many different vegetables you can add to bring more color and flavor to your coconut curry! Some additional vegetables that are common in coconut curry recipes include onions and bell peppers.

SPICE

Everyone has a different level of spice and heat they prefer or can tolerate. In my family, I prefer not as much spice, where as my husband and sons prefer more spice. This recipe has a great flavor while not being too spicy, so feel free to adjust this recipe and add additional spices or ingredients if you prefer your food to be more spicy.

Are you a fan of Coconut Curry? You should try it!

You should really give this Garlic Naan Bread try! Learn how to make this Naan Bread recipe on the stove or in the oven. It makes a great side to your favorite Indian dish or an appetizer. You don’t need a tandoor oven, just a cast iron skillet!

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Thanks for stopping by!

xoxo,

Amy

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