LEMON-COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY

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This mild chicken curry has a rich, creamy gravy that is divine. A little citrus lifts the coconut and enhances that flavor of the complex spice blend. Part of our constant meal rotation, it's well received and often requested.

Provided by Gina Milanese

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons coconut oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium onion, cut into half moons
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
3 pods cardamom pods
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cube chicken bouillon

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Add chicken and brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cardamom, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour coconut milk into the skillet and scrape all cooked bits from the bottom. Pour in tomatoes, yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, and chicken bouillon. Mix well. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 25.6 g, Sodium 703.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Christa Allen
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This curry was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Farasat Ali
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this curry definitely didn't disappoint. It's a great balance of flavors and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Successful Chukwuebuka
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Tony Illicit Nz
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I'm not a fan of coconut milk, but I really enjoyed this curry. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Truly
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This curry was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Rs Rubel
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I'm always looking for new curry recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It's a great balance of flavors and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Arryan Ali
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This curry is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty, and the flavors are so comforting.


Moha Mohamed
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I love the vibrant colors of this curry. It's so visually appealing and it tastes just as good as it looks.


Nicolas Nicolas
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The recipe was easy to follow and the curry turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


NIMA X
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I found this curry to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


Eddie Fallan
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This curry was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Ma Oi
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this curry. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


SIMON GETAHUN
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This curry is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Kemo Barry
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I love the creamy coconut sauce in this curry. It's so rich and flavorful. The chicken is also cooked perfectly and is very tender.


Ashley Mathews
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This is my new favorite curry recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Lilia Tolentino
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I followed the recipe exactly and the curry turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Siphe Gamede
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This curry was amazing! The flavors were so complex and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


arfinislam alvi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


KanaoIsha
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This lemon coconut chicken curry was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.