Coconut Chicken Curry

Coconut Chicken Curry

This Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry is delicious, healthy, made in one pot and best of all ready in only 30 minutes! Forget take-out, this is about to become your new family favorite.

Ingredients

  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • chicken breasts

    skinless and boneless, cut into bite size pieces

    2 lb
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • pepper
    ½ tsp
  • onion

    chopped

    1 small
  • garlic

    minced

    3 cloves
  • curry powder
    2 tbsp
  • chicken broth

    low sodium

    1 c
  • coconut milk

    1 can

    14 oz
  • diced tomatoes

    1 can

    14.5 oz
  • tomato paste
    2 tbsp
  • sugar
    2 tbsp
  • parsley

    chopped

    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Add the chicken to the Dutch oven and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.

  2. 2

    Finish the dish: Add the onion, garlic, curry powder and stir. Cook for 2 more minutes then add the chicken broth, coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato paste and sugar. Stir everything together, bring to a boil then cover with a lid. Turn the heat down and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve over rice.

Coconut Chicken Curry

Coconut Chicken Curry

4.5(844)396 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a deeply flavorful, comforting dinner that's both healthy and incredibly easy to make? This Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry is your answer, delivering rich, authentic flavors in just 30 minutes, all cooked in a single pot. Forget the takeout menu – this delicious meal is about to become your family's new favorite.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe shines by combining tender, bite-sized chicken with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk for a perfectly balanced and incredibly satisfying meal. The beauty lies in its simplicity; it’s designed for busy weeknights, proving that deeply flavorful curry doesn't have to be an all-day affair. Using humble ingredients you likely already have, this dish comes together with minimal fuss.

What to Expect

You'll be treated to succulent, boneless chicken pieces enveloped in a lusciously creamy, subtly sweet, and savory sauce. The curry powder provides a fragrant warmth that's beautifully mellowed by the richness of the coconut milk, while diced tomatoes and tomato paste add a touch of tang and depth. With a hint of sugar to balance the flavors, this curry is a comforting and hearty experience, feeling both indulgent and wonderfully light. The fresh parsley garnish adds a vibrant, herbaceous finish.

Customization & Variations

Want to adjust the flavor profile to your liking? Feel free to play with the amount of curry powder to suit your preferred spice level, adding more for a bolder kick or less for a milder warmth. You can also slightly increase or decrease the sugar content to make the curry a touch sweeter or more savory, depending on your palate. The fresh chopped parsley adds a beautiful pop of color and herbaceous freshness, but it can be omitted if you don't have it on hand.

Serving & Context

This wholesome Coconut Chicken Curry is perfect for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice, with warm naan bread for scooping up every last bit of the creamy sauce, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete and balanced plate.

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