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Coconut Lime Chicken Curry

A vibrant and flavorful chicken curry infused with coconut milk and lime, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
Curry Base
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
Coconut Lime Sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk full fat for creaminess
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Cook Chicken
  1. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Prepare Curry Base
  1. Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Make Coconut Lime Sauce
  1. Pour in the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Serve
  1. Serve the curry hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with jasmine rice or naan for a complete meal.

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