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Quick Coconut Chicken Curry

Quick Coconut Chicken Curry

This Quick Coconut Chicken Curry recipe is comforting and flavourful, perfect for cosy family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Chicken, Curry, Mains
Cuisine Asian, Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Large deep frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or any neutral-flavoured oil or ghee
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 500 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2.5 tablespoon curry powder mild or medium, depending on preference
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste concentrated puree
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 400 ml canned coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, deep, heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides.
  • Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin and salt. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the chicken stock, coconut milk and sugar. You might see the coconut milk separate.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the coriander and stir it through (if using). Serve the curry heaped on basmati rice with a side of naan bread. Dollop some yoghurt and mango chutney on top. Sprinkle with extra coriander and crispy fried shallots. Serve immediately.

Notes

This curry can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Coconut Curry, Comfort Food, Easy Chicken Curry, Family Dinner, Freezer Friendly, Quick Coconut Chicken Curry
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