Description
This Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish infused with warm spices, tender chicken, and a velvety coconut curry sauce. Perfectly paired with rice or naan, it’s a comforting meal ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken until lightly browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside. - Sauté Aromatics:
In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until softened and fragrant. Stir in curry powder and turmeric. - Create the Sauce:
Add coconut milk, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and tomato paste to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes. - Finish Cooking:
Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens. - Garnish and Serve:
Stir in lime juice, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve over rice or with naan bread.
Notes
- For a spicier curry, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
- Use tofu or chickpeas as a vegetarian substitute for chicken.
