
Coconut Curried Chicken
Coconut Curried Chicken · ready in 40 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients
Tender chicken simmered in a fragrant coconut curry sauce with warm spices, fresh aromatics, and a bright splash of lime for a comforting yet vibrant meal.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 320
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 12 gCurry powder
- 6 gSalt
- 15 gCanola oil
- 10 gGarlic
- 10 gGinger
- 120 gOnion
- 600 gChicken breast, boneless
- 400 gLow-fat coconut milk
- 30 gLime juice
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, ladle, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, nonstick skillet, tongs, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Season chicken
Gather a mixing bowl and skillet; combine curry powder and salt, add the boneless chicken breast, and toss until evenly coated. · 5 min
What to look for: Chicken evenly coated with spices
- Sauté aromatics
Heat canola oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add chopped garlic, ginger, and onion and stir until fragrant. · 3 min
What to look for: Onion soft and aromatic
- Brown chicken
Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. · 6 min
When it is done: Chicken reaches 74°C internal temperature
- Simmer and serve
Pour in low-fat coconut milk and lime juice, reduce to medium heat, simmer until slightly thickened, then spoon onto plates and serve hot. · 15 min
When it is done: Chicken remains at or above 74°C when served
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 320 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| of which saturated | 9 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Curry powder
- garam masala: Adds warmer spice notes
Salt
- sea salt: Adjust to taste
Canola oil
- sunflower oil: Neutral flavor
Garlic
- garlic paste: Use slightly less
Ginger
- ground ginger: Less fresh but aromatic
Onion
- shallots: Sweeter and milder







