Coconut Curry Chicken
Tender chicken and vegetables simmered in a fragrant Thai-style red coconut curry, served with jasmine rice.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the rinsed rice and water in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, reduce to low heat, and cook until the water is absorbed.
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Step 2
Remove the rice from the heat and leave it covered to rest, then fluff before serving.
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Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and brown it on both sides, then transfer it to a clean plate.
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Step 4
Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook over medium heat until they begin to soften.
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Step 5
Add the garlic, ginger, and curry paste. Stir over medium heat until aromatic.
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Step 6
Stir in the coconut milk, chicken stock, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
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Step 7
Return the browned chicken and its juices to the skillet. Reduce to low heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 74°C internally.
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Step 8
Remove the curry from the heat and stir in the lime juice and Thai basil. Serve with the rested jasmine rice.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Prevent raw chicken and its utensils from contacting cooked food. Cook every chicken piece to an internal temperature of at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use them within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Raw chicken can carry harmful bacteria.
- Hot oil, steam, and simmering curry can cause burns.