The Easiest Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe
Here is an easy Indian stye coconut curry chicken with tomatoes. The sweet and savory flavors of coconut milk, spicy curry and garam masala are a great combination. If you like food from India you have to try this dish. I like to service with some jasmine rice for a nice floral note.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 428kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken cutlets cut into 1.5" to 2" pieces
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 onion small, diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 Tbsp curry
- ½ tsp garam masala
- salt and pepper to taste paleo diet: sea salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for a spicy heat)
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet on medium and add the chicken pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic.
- Add coconut milk and curry and simmer covered for about 10-25 minutes.
- Add the garam masala, cilantro and the tomato and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve with jasmine rice.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How long can I save and store coconut curry chicken? You can store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container. Be sure to completely cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Can I freeze coconut curry chicken? It is fine to freeze this and it presents no food hazards when thawed and reheated but the sauce can split and have a slightly grainy texture.
- Can I make this dish ahead of time? Yes, you can make this a day or two ahead. Cool it completely before refrigerating as described above. Reheat covered in an oven proof dish for about 20-30 minutes at 300° F. The temperature of the food should hit 165° F. Some say that curry is better the second day.
- Is coconut curry chicken healthy? Indeed, it packs protein, healthy fats, and the mighty turmeric.
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 1115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1405IU | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3.1mg