Coconut Curried Chicken

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

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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)

kcal320
Protein32 g
Carbohydrates10 g
of which sugars3 g
Fat16 g
of which saturated9 g
Fibre2 g
Sodium520 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

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