Spicy Chicken Coconut Curry — FamilyPlate recipe🍛

Spicy Chicken Coconut Curry

A quick and healthy chicken curry made with coconut milk and infused with Indian spices, perfect for a satisfying dinner in just 15 minutes!

🇮🇳 Indian
👶 Kid Friendly🌶️ Medium Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
Cooking Style
Quick

Nutrition (per serving)

350kcal
Calories
28g
Protein
12g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add sliced onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in curry powder and turmeric powder, cooking for an additional minute to release the spices' flavors.

  5. 5

    Pour in the coconut milk and season with salt; let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.

  7. 7

    Serve with lime wedges for extra zest.

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