Description
Coconut Curry Chicken is a vibrant dish that brings the flavors of the tropics right to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, enhanced with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, each bite bursts with flavor and warmth, making it a family favorite that creates lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 knob fresh ginger (about 1 inch), minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet, cooking until no longer pink (7-8 minutes).
- Add Coconut Milk and Spices: Stir in coconut milk and curry powder; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Add chopped bell peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes until they soften.
- Finish: Squeeze lime juice over the dish and stir in cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg