5 from 72 votes
Coconut Curry Chicken
Coconut Curry Chicken features shredded rotisserie chicken simmered in a curry-spiced sauce made with curry powder, stewed tomatoes, and coconut milk. The recipe layers aromatic onion, garlic, and spices before incorporating coconut, cashews, and fresh lime juice, resulting in a rich, mildly sweet, and savory curry. Served over rice and garnished with green onions or cilantro, the dish offers a creamy texture balanced by the citrus and crunchy nuts.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
286 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken diced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes undrained
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk lite
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- lime juice from 1/2 lime
- 1/2 cup coconut shredded
- 1/2 cup cashew crushed
- rice cooked
- green onion sliced and/or fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the sliced onion and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and paprika and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the chicken and stir to coat it with the mixture. Add the stewed tomatoes, coconut milk, brown sugar and ginger. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the curry has thickened as much as you would like.
- Stir in the lime juice, coconut and cashews.
- Serve the curry over cooked rice. Garnish with green onions and/or cilantro and additional coconut and cashews, if desired.
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Notes
- This recipe is inspired by ideas from "100 Creative Ways to Use Rotisserie Chicken in Everyday Meals" by Trish Rosenquist.
- Nutrition values are approximate; variations in brands and ingredients can affect values.
- Calorie counts do not include the rice served alongside the curry.
Nutrition Information
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.