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Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe
Chicken curry with coconut milk is the ultimate healthy meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this coconut curry chicken hits the spot!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 580 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 6 cloves garlic rough chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3 tomatoes chopped
- 15 ounces coconut milk 1 can
Serving Suggestions
- chopped fresh cilantro
- Cooked basmati rice
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and no longer pink. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, and coriander; cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
- Stir in the tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes are softened and juicy, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in the chicken and cook until warmed through. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice.
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Notes
- Storage: Store coconut chicken curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
580kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
288mg
(12%)
Potassium
1443mg
(41%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
886IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 580kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1443mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 886IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.