Chicken Curry with Cauliflower Rice

Chicken Curry with Cauliflower Rice

Tender chicken thighs simmered in a warmly spiced tomato-coconut curry, served with savory cauliflower rice.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pulse the cauliflower florets in short bursts until they resemble coarse grains. Set the cauliflower rice aside.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Cauliflower

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, food processor

  2. Step 2

    Place the chicken in a bowl and season it with ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt.

    Ingredients used: 680.0 gr Chicken Thigh, 4.0 gr Fine Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the seasoned chicken until lightly browned, about 6 minutes, then transfer it back to the bowl; it does not need to be cooked through yet.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, mixing bowl, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil and the onion to the same skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Onion, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the garlic, ginger, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and ground chili. Cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Garam Masala, 12.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 gr Ginger, 1.0 gr Ground Chili, 6.0 gr Ground Coriander, 4.0 gr Ground Cumin, 2.0 gr Ground Turmeric

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, water, and ¼ tsp (2 gr) salt. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 400.0 ml Coconut Milk, 2.0 gr Fine Salt, 400.0 gr Tomato, 60.0 ml Water

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Return the seared chicken and any collected juices to the sauce. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C, about 10 minutes.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil in a second large skillet over medium heat. Add the prepared cauliflower rice, ¼ tsp (2 gr) salt, and black pepper; cook until tender but not mushy, about 6 minutes.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Fine Salt, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: Second large skillet, wooden spoon

  9. Step 9

    Remove the curry from the heat. Squeeze in the lime and stir in the cilantro, then serve with the cauliflower rice.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Cilantro, 1.0 piece Lime

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: high

Cook every chicken piece to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, use within 3 to 4 days, and reheat the curry to 74°C before serving.

Risk factors

  • Raw poultry can contaminate hands, utensils, and work surfaces.
  • Chicken pieces may cook unevenly if they differ greatly in size.
  • Cooked rice alternatives and curry can become unsafe if held at room temperature too long.