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Coconut Chicken Curry
Coconut Chicken Curry is a savory dish featuring seared chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant sauce of coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, and a blend of spices including curry powder and turmeric. The tender shredded chicken mingles with softened red peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger, creating a rich, creamy curry with warm aromatic notes. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served over cauliflower rice or regular rice, it offers comforting and hearty flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
People
Calories:
348 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil divided
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 red pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
- 4 teaspoon yellow curry powder
- 2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 coconut milk full-fat, 14-ounce can
- 1/2 cup cilantro minced
- 2 cup cauliflower rice or rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil in a large, high-sided frying pan on medium-high heat. Add in the chicken thighs and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until seared and golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil and turn the heat to medium. Add the red pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, and garam masala and cook until the veggies begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients, except the cilantro and cauliflower rice, and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, then cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer another 5-10 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks, then stir it back into the curry along with the cilantro.
- Serve with rice of choice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
794mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
886IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 794mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 886IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.