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Coconut Curry Chicken (Super Easy!)
A quick and flavorful coconut curry chicken recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 red red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger (or ground ginger)
Main Protein
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1.5 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
Seasonings
- to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1 can (13.5-ounce) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice)
Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan, sauté onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken and seasonings; cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
- Pour in coconut milk and lime juice; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve curry over rice, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of chili flakes or a squeeze of lime before serving.