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Coconut Curry Chicken

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce, fragrant with warm spices and a touch of lime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs cubed
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Sear the cubed chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned.
  2. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the curry paste, then pour in the coconut milk.
  4. Simmer 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  5. Finish with lime juice and cilantro and serve over cauliflower rice.

Notes

Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest sauce.