Coconut Basil Chicken Curry
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4.7
171 reviews
Excellent
Coconut Basil Chicken Curry
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This Coconut Basil Chicken Curry is the ultimate quick curry—creamy coconut milk, juicy chicken, and aromatic fresh basil, all simmered into delicious perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights but tasty enough for any day of the week!
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Ingredients
- 1½ pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless (2 or 3 depending on size), cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- ¼ cup basil fresh and torn roughly
- 14 ounce coconut milk (1 can)
- ½ cup chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
Instructions
- In a large skillet add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken then sprinkle the curry powder, chili powder, salt and pepper over the chicken and toss well. Cook for about 5 minutes, just until the chicken starts to brown.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 more minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and jalapeno pepper and cook for another 30 seconds just until the garlic becomes aromatic.
- Add the chicken broth and coconut milk to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to a medium and cook for 5 more minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the basil and remove from heat.
- Serve warm over rice.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Adjust the Spice: Control the heat level easily by reducing or omitting the jalapeno seeds. Want more heat? Leave a few seeds in, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Fresh Basil: Fresh basil really brings this curry to life, adding brightness and fragrance. I highly recommend using fresh Thai basil if you can find it.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add your favorite veggies—bell peppers, spinach, peas, broccoli, or cauliflower would all work beautifully. Add them when you simmer the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
483kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
990mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
274IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 990mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 274IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
171 reviews
Excellent
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