Matts Coconut Milk Curry Chicken Recipes

CURRIED COCONUT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil and curry powder in a large skillet over medium-high heat for two minutes. Stir in onions and garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
• Pour coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar into the pan, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into 1/2 inch chunks. Sprinkle the chicken with paprika, turmeric, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and brown it for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure it doesn't stick.
• Remove the chicken and set it aside.
• Add the remaining oil and once it's hot, add the onion and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the garlic and stir continuously for 30 seconds.
• Add the chicken back into the pot, along with the coconut milk, and the remaining teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine and increase the heat so the curry comes to a low boil. When it's gently bubbling, reduce the heat to a simmer and allow to cook for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the curry powder and lime juice. If time permits, allow the curry to sit for 10 minutes before serving - this will continue to thicken the sauce.
• Serve with optional rice or naan and top with fresh cilantro.

CHICKEN CURRY IN COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Put chicken into a large bowl and add the chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, fennel powder, and cardamom powder and mix well till all the pieces are coated. Sprinkle with a little water if the mixture is too dry. Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Set up a deep pan on medium heat. Add the cooking oil and allow to heat. When hot, add all the whole spices. Sauté till the spluttering stops, the spices turn slightly darker and begin to release their aromas.
• Now add the garlic, ginger, and onion pastes. Sauté for roughly 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, and enough hot water to the pan to just cover the chicken. Bring to a boil and then simmer the heat. Cook like this for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Taste and season with salt to your preference (to this amount of chicken curry, add roughly a level teaspoon of salt). Cook for 5 more minutes, uncovered.
• Add the coconut milk, stir and allow to come to a boil. Turn off heat as soon as this happens.
• Spoon into serving bowl and serve with hot plain boiled rice. Layered, flaky lachcha parathas also taste divine with this curry.

THAI CHICKEN CURRY IN COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; heat the curry paste in the oil about 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook another 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, lemon zest, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lemon juice; bring to a boil; cook until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro over the dish; stir. Serve hot.