This recipe isn’t your ordinary chicken curry; it’s a culinary journey you won’t want to miss. Crafted with a harmonious blend of flavors, it’s both simple to make and immensely satisfying. I’ve streamlined the instructions to ensure even novice cooks can confidently recreate this dish. One taste, and you’ll be convinced of its superiority over any takeout option.
Prep time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 30 mins | Total time: 45 mins
Ingredients
– 1 cup basmati rice
– 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium shallot, diced
– 3 tablespoons tomato paste
– 3 tablespoons red curry paste
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
– 1 (12-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
– ½ cup chicken stock
– 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
– 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Thai basil leaves
– 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add chicken and shallot; cook until chicken is browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, red curry paste, garlic, and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and chicken stock; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 7-10 minutes.
- Add bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5-8 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro, basil, and lime juice; season to taste.
- Serve warm over rice.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this flavorful coconut curry chicken over a bed of rice for a satisfying meal.
Servings
Serves: 4
Nutritional Information per Serving:
– Calories: 480
– Total Fat: 23g
– Saturated Fat: 12g
– Cholesterol: 160mg
– Sodium: 760mg
– Total Carbohydrate: 32g
– Dietary Fiber: 3g
– Sugars: 5g
– Protein: 35g
With its enticing flavors and easy preparation, this coconut curry chicken recipe is bound to impress. Give it a try and savor the homemade goodness!
