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Easy Saucy Coconut Chicken Curry

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This Saucy Coconut Chicken Curry is a quick and flavorful dinner made with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a rich coconut milk sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s creamy, comforting, and perfect served over fluffy white rice with a squeeze of fresh lime.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
  • 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and white pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp curry powder, divided
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar (or white sugar or honey)
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt, white pepper, and 1 tsp curry powder. Sauté until cooked through and lightly golden. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining coconut oil. Add shallot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add coconut milk, coconut sugar, turmeric, remaining curry powder, salt, and white pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Bring sauce to a gentle simmer. Add broccoli, cover, and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Uncover, return chicken to the skillet, and simmer 1–2 minutes until broccoli is crisp-tender and sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Squeeze in fresh lime juice, adjust seasoning, and serve over rice garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired