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Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry

A close-up of a pan filled with creamy coconut chicken curry, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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A quick and creamy coconut chicken curry, perfect for a weeknight meal. This one-pot dish is mild enough for kids and can be customized with your favorite spices.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (slurry)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  2. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in soy sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • For a milder curry, omit the cayenne pepper. For more heat, add more cayenne or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Serve over steamed basmati rice or with warm naan bread.
  • This curry is naturally gluten-free if you use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.

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