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Golden Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe

Golden Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the aromatic flavors of this Golden Coconut Chicken Curry, a Thai-inspired dish that balances the richness of coconut milk with a blend of fragrant spices. Tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy curry sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice, make for a satisfying and comforting meal.


Ingredients

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Main Curry:

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup baby spinach (optional)

For Serving:

  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Cooked jasmine rice


Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat coconut oil in a large skillet, sauté diced onion until softened. Add garlic, ginger, cook until fragrant.
  2. Add Spices and Chicken: Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin. Add chicken, salt, cook until browned.
  3. Simmer: Pour in coconut milk, broth. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar. Simmer covered for 10–12 minutes.
  4. Finish: Stir in spinach, adjust seasoning. Serve over jasmine rice, garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breast for thighs, adjusting cook time. For more heat, add chili or cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 610mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg