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The Easiest Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe
Here is an easy Indian stye coconut curry chicken with tomatoes. The sweet and savory flavors of coconut milk, spicy curry and garam masala are a great combination. If you like food from India you have to try this dish. I like to service with some jasmine rice for a nice floral note.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
428 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken cutlet cut into 1.5" to 2" pieces
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 onion small, diced
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 Tbsp curry powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- salt paleo diet: sea salt, to taste
- black pepper paleo diet: sea salt, to taste
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for a spicy heat)
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet on medium and add the chicken pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic.
- Add coconut milk and curry and simmer covered for about 10-25 minutes.
- Add the garam masala, cilantro and the tomato and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve with jasmine rice.
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Notes
- Frequently Asked Questions:
- How long can I save and store coconut curry chicken? You can store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container. Be sure to completely cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Can I freeze coconut curry chicken? It is fine to freeze this and it presents no food hazards when thawed and reheated but the sauce can split and have a slightly grainy texture.
- Can I make this dish ahead of time? Yes, you can make this a day or two ahead. Cool it completely before refrigerating as described above. Reheat covered in an oven proof dish for about 20-30 minutes at 300° F. The temperature of the food should hit 165° F. Some say that curry is better the second day.
- Is coconut curry chicken healthy? Indeed, it packs protein, healthy fats, and the mighty turmeric.
Nutrition Information
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
276mg
(12%)
Potassium
1115mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1405IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
12.1mg
(13%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1115mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1405IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.