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One Pot Basil Chicken Coconut Curry
One Pot Basil Chicken Coconut Curry is a mild flavored curry with a bit of a kick from jalapenos that even curry haters with love and it's a breeze to make in one pot!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 409 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , about 1 1/2 pounds total
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil , divided
- 1 red onion , chopped
- 1 Jalapeño , de-veined, de-seeded and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil , minced
- 1 can coconut milk , (13.5 ounce can)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- cilantro , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large cast iron skillet add 1 tablespoon of canola oil on medium-high heat and sear the chicken on both sides until almost cooked through, 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and add in the red onion and jalapenos along with the second tablespoon of canola oil.
- Cook them on medium high until slightly caramelized and the chicken bits from the bottom of the pan have mixed in well with them, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, ginger, basil and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Add in the coconut milk, cornstarch and curry powder and whisk together quickly so the cornstarch is absorbed before the coconut milk gets a chance to get hot and clump the cornstarch (or if you want to use a second bowl mix the coconut milk, cornstarch and curry in there first before adding to the pan).
- Add the chicken back in and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the sauce is thick and the chicken is cooked all the way through.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired.
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Notes
- Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens via Mel's Kitchen (one of the first blogs I ever started reading!)
- Better Homes and Gardens
- Mel's Kitchen
Nutrition Information
Calories
409kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
437mg
(18%)
Potassium
704mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
165IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
9.7mg
(11%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
4.2mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 704mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.