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Coconut Curry Chicken

Coconut Curry Chicken is made easy by using cooked rotisserie chicken. This is a great weeknight meal filled with lots of flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can undrained stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can lite coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • Juice from 1/2 Lime
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup crushed cashews
  • cooked rice
  • sliced green onions and/or fresh cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in the lime juice, coconut and cashews.
  5. Serve the curry over cooked rice. Garnish with green onions and/or cilantro and additional coconut and cashews, if desired.

Notes

  • very slightly adapted from 100 Creative Ways to Use Rotisserie Chicken in Everyday Meals by Trish Rosenquist
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Calorie counts do not include rice.
  • Calorie counts do not include rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 621mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

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.