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Chicken Curry with coconut milk

Creamy Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk for Cozy Nights

This Chicken Curry with coconut milk is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with canola or olive oil
  • 1 small Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Potato, cut into wedges Can substitute with sweet potatoes
  • 1 medium Carrot, cut into wedges
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, cut into squares
For the Protein
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs or drumsticks recommended
For Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Can substitute with soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika Powder Optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk 400ml
For the Heat
  • 1 piece Fresh Chili Pepper, cut into pieces Or use dried chili flakes

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat vegetable oil over medium heat and fry potato and carrot wedges for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add chicken and sear on each side for about 1 minute until browned.
  4. Sprinkle in fish sauce, curry powder, paprika, and black pepper. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and let it simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
  6. Add cooked potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and chili pepper and warm through for one minute.
  7. Serve hot with steamed rice or flatbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add fresh herbs like cilantro or basil before serving for extra flavor. Adjust spice levels to your preference. Make ahead for deeper flavors.

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