Description
This coconut curry chicken builds layers of flavor inspired by Thai cuisine using easy techniques. You’ll have a restaurant-worthy dinner in under an hour, with a sauce you’ll be craving for days after.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (13.5 fl ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Cube 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in diced 1 large white onion and diced 1 medium red bell pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add in 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 tablespoons yellow curry powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and 1 tablespoon ground coriander. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add in diced chicken, season with 1 teaspoon salt, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown the chicken.
5. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 (13.5 fl ounce can) full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 2 teaspoons brown sugar. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen up any cooked bits.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
7. Serve over rice and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
Notes
For best flavor, use full-fat coconut milk. Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing the chili garlic sauce. Serve with jasmine rice or naan for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1125mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg