Best 5 22 Minute Coconut Chicken Curry Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Southeast Asia with our 22-Minute Coconut Chicken Curry, a symphony of aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender chicken. This delectable dish is a perfect blend of zesty, savory, and comforting flavors, sure to satisfy your cravings for an exotic culinary adventure.

In this comprehensive guide, we have curated a collection of authentic and easy-to-follow recipes that will take you on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Southeast Asia. From the classic Green Curry with its herbaceous notes to the rich and spicy Red Curry, each recipe is a testament to the region's diverse culinary heritage.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are designed to empower you to recreate these mouthwatering dishes in the comfort of your own home. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and vibrant images, we'll guide you through each recipe, ensuring a successful and enjoyable cooking experience.

So embark on this culinary adventure with us, savor the exquisite flavors of Southeast Asia, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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CREAMY COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY



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Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry is an easy to make and healthy weeknight curry dinner recipe. It takes only 30 minutes to make and leftovers for lunch will put a big smile on your face. It's sugar-free, dairy-free, and delicious!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons coconut oil
½ medium onion (finely minced)
1 head garlic (chopped (10-12 cloves))
2 tablespoons ginger (minced)
1 tablespoon each: ground cumin, coriander, and turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne powder (optional)
3 chicken breasts (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons sea salt
15 ounce can coconut milk
A few handfuls of cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
1 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it softens, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and, if using, the cayenne and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken, crushed tomatoes, and sea salt to the pan and stir well. Bring to a simmer then cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes, carefully removing the lid (the curry will splatter!) to stir a few times.
  • Once the chicken pieces are cooked, stir in the coconut milk, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro. Season to taste with more salt, as needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe, Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 1083 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

22-MINUTE COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY



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This 22-minute South Indian-inspired chicken dinner is based on takeout versions served at Manhattan's Curry Row.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     22-Minute Meals     Curry     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Chicken     Coconut     Ginger     Cashew     Spinach     Garlic     Takeout at Home

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 4 breasts or 7 thighs), cut into 1" cubes
2½ teaspoons mild curry powder
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons virgin coconut or vegetable oil (plus 2 teaspoons; optional)
½ medium onion, chopped
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk (preferably full-fat)
1 (2½") piece ginger, peeled
4 garlic cloves, peeled
¼ cup raw cashews, chopped (optional)
1½ teaspoons yellow and/or black mustard seeds (optional)
5 ounces baby spinach
Cilantro leaves with tender stems and cooked rice or naan (Indian flatbread; for serving)

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with curry powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet (at least 12" in diameter) over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Purée coconut milk, ginger, and garlic in a blender until very smooth.
  • Add chicken and coconut milk mixture to skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, 7-10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, if using, heat 2 tsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Add cashews and mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Immediately transfer mixture including the oil to a small bowl.
  • Fold spinach into chicken mixture and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Divide among 4 bowls. Top with cilantro and cashew mixture, if using. Serve with rice or naan alongside.
  • Editor's note: This article has been updated as a part of our archive repair project.

COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken, medium white onion, fresh scallion, garlic, fresh cilantro, curry powder, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, oil, medium white onion, garlic, curry powder, fresh scallion, coconut milk, pepper, chicken broth, fresh cilantro

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 lb chicken, cubed
¼ medium white onion, diced
¼ cup fresh scallion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons curry powder
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil
½ medium white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
¼ cup fresh scallion, chopped
13.5 oz coconut milk, 1 can
pepper, to taste
1 ½ cups chicken broth
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the onion, scallions, garlic, cilantro, curry powder, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering, and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the curry powder and stir well, cooking for 3-4 minutes more.
  • Add the scallions and coconut milk, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the coconut milk is boiling and begins to thicken.
  • Add the marinated chicken and stir well. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes, or until starting to brown. Season with pepper.
  • Add the chicken broth to the pot and stir.
  • Bring to a rolling boil and cover the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens into a gravy.
  • Garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 3 grams

COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY



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Curry powder is stirred into this braise only during the last minute of cooking, delivering a bright hit of spice on top of the paprika and turmeric mellowed into the slow-simmered chicken. This dish from "Burma Superstar" by Desmond Tan and Kate Leahy (Ten Speed Press, 2017), needs time on the stove but not much attention, and gets even better after resting in the fridge, making it an ideal weeknight meal that can last days. There's plenty of coconut milk broth to spoon over rice or noodles. At his restaurant, Burma Superstar in Oakland, Calif., Mr. Tan also serves this with platha, a buttery, flaky Burmese flatbread, for dipping.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/3 cup canola oil
2 yellow onions, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (13-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
1 cup cilantro sprigs, for serving
1 lime or lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Trim the chicken thighs of excess fat and cut into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces; transfer to a bowl. Add the paprika, turmeric and salt, and use your hands to mix well. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients, or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high. Stir in the onions, lower the heat to medium-low and cook gently, stirring often to prevent scorching, until tender and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring often, until most of the water from the onions has been cooked out and a glossy layer of oil has risen to the surface, about 5 minutes more.
  • Add the marinated chicken and stir to release the spices into the onion. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a near boil. Let the coconut milk simmer briskly for about 4 minutes to thicken a bit. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the fish sauce. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a near boil. The broth will thin out as the chicken starts to release its juices.
  • Lower to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Droplets of paprika-red oil will rise to the surface. Stir in the curry powder and cayenne, simmer briefly and remove from the heat.
  • If time permits, let the curry sit for at least 20 minutes before serving. This allows the chicken to soak in more flavors as the curry cools. Bring to a simmer again right before serving and taste, adding more salt or fish sauce if desired. Serve over rice or noodles, with bowls of cilantro and lime wedges.

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN



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My husband and I love this yummy dish! It's a breeze to prepare in the slow cooker, and it tastes just like a meal you'd have at your favorite Indian or Thai restaurant. -Andi Kauffman, Beavercreek, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup light coconut milk
4 teaspoons curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
Raisins, shredded coconut and chopped unsalted peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and onion in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides. , Transfer to slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, curry, garlic, bouillon, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Serve chicken and sauce with rice; sprinkle with green onions. Garnish with raisins, coconut and peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around while you're cooking.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always yield the best results. If you can, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Use a good quality curry paste: The curry paste is the key to a great curry. Make sure you use a good quality paste that is made with fresh ingredients.
  • Adjust the heat level to your liking: If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of curry paste you use. You can also add some yogurt or coconut milk to the curry to help cool it down.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Coconut chicken curry can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, naan bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Coconut chicken curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try!

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