Chicken and Coconut Curry

An express trip to Asia with this creamy and fragrant chicken curry, a comforting and quick-to-prepare dish.

Photo of Chicken and Coconut Curry
Prep time15 min
Cook time25 min
Servings4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
  • 500g chicken breasts
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • for garnish fresh cilantro
  • for serving basmati rice
Chef's tip

Feel free to add other vegetables like bamboo shoots or green beans for a more complete dish.

Instructions
  1. 1

    Cut the chicken into cubes and slice the onion and bell pepper.

  2. 2

    In a skillet, heat the coconut oil. Sauté the onion and bell pepper.

  3. 3

    Add the curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.

  5. 5

    Pour in the coconut milk, mix well, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve the curry hot with basmati rice and fresh chopped cilantro.