Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe

angled shot of plate of coconut chicken curry

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: Indian, Thai

Keyword: chicken curry, coconut curry chicken

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 670kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Formicola

Chicken curry is an easy, stovetop version of the classic Indian dish using coconut milk, basil, cilantro, jalapenos corn and lime juice. Adjust the heat for the easy chicken curry recipe.

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Equipment

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup red onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 jalapeno , stem and seeds removed, cut into circles
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh ginger , grated
2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
2 tablespoons corn starch
14.5 ounces light coconut milk
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1/4 cup Thai basil cut into strips
1/2 cup corn
Maldon Salt , for serving, optional
Cilantro-Lime Coconut Rice , for serving, optional

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, searing on both sides until golden brown. Approximately 4 minutes each, however depending on size, times can vary.
When browned, remove the chicken and set aside. Add the red onion, garlic and jalapeno, sauteing for 1 minute.
Add the lime juice and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the mix to soften, coming to a sofrito consistency, approximately 3 minutes.
Add the ginger, yellow curry powder and cornstarch. The mixture will be dry and pasty, allow to brown for 1 minute or until the curry becomes fragrant.
Stir in the coconut milk and cilantro. Bring to a low simmer.
Place the chicken back into the sauce, adding the corn and basil. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Simmer on low for 5 minutes, turning chicken half way.
Serve with Cilantro-Lime Coconut Rice and a sprinkle of flake sea salt, such as Maldon.
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Notes

For additional heat, leave a few jalapeno seeds in or use 2 jalapenos. For less heat, leave it out all together.

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