Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe

Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe

Coconut Curry Chicken is a creamy and delicious chicken recipe that is full of flavor from curry powder, coconut cream, and spices. Serve this easy curry recipe over rice for a quick dinner that is flavor packed.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword chicken curry, chicken curry with coconut milk, coconut chicken curry

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 1273kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

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Saute Pan, 5 quart
knife
Wooden Spoon
Cutting Board
Measuring Spoons and Cups

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger freshly grated
2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup chicken broth (any kind)
1 (14) ounce can, full-fat coconut cream
1 teaspoon tomato paste
chopped cilantro optional garnish

Instructions

In a large saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil and let warm. Saute the cubed chicken until browned, about 6 minutes.
Add diced onion to the pan, stirring frequently until they are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic, stir another minute.
Add the spices; curry powder, ground coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cumin. Stir frequently to blend the spices, about 3 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth, tomato paste, and coconut cream. Stir and simmer covered over low heat for 20 minutes. Watch the amount of liquid in the pan. Note 1
Serve over rice. Top with chopped cilantro. Optional garnish

Notes

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Note 1: If the liquid absorbs too quickly, add a bit more chicken stock.

Make ahead - One great thing about this tasty recipe is that it reheats well which means that it's great for meal prepping. So, feel free to make it in advance.

Storage - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Freezing - You can also freeze this dish in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Just let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Recipes written for Everyday Eileen are for information purposes. Eileen Kelly is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional data we provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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