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Coconut Chicken Curry

Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe

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Course: dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 sweet Vidalia or yellow onion diced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 13-ounce can coconut milk
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1-3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • rice, quinoa, or naan optional for serving

Method
 

  1. To a large skillet, add the oil, onion, and sauté over medium-high heat until the onion begins to soften about 5 minutes; stir intermittently.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is done; flip and stir often to ensure even cooking.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir frequently.
  4. Add the coconut milk, carrots, Thai curry paste, salt, pepper, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium, and allow mixture to gently boil for about 5 minutes, or until liquid volume has reduced as much as desired and thickens slightly.
  5. Add the spinach, lime juice, and stir to combine. Cook until spinach has wilted and is tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and optionally add brown sugar, additional curry paste, salt, pepper, etc. to taste.
  6. Evenly sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately. Curry is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 1 week.