Description
A comforting and flavorful dish combining creamy coconut milk and vibrant spices, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken (breast or thighs), boneless
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, peas)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime, for serving
- Chili (fresh or paste), to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice vegetables.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add spices and coconut milk: Stir in curry powder for about a minute, then add coconut milk and broth.
- Combine everything: Return chicken to skillet along with vegetables. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Cook the rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Finish with herbs and lime: Stir in cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Serve: Ladle over rice and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
Notes
Customize spice level with cayenne or fresh chili. Great with additional vegetables or substitutions like tofu or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: curry, chicken, coconut, rice, family recipe, comfort food