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One-Pot Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry: A Quick & Easy Dinner
easy
Dinner
Indian-inspired
One-Pot Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry: A Quick & Easy Dinner
15m
Prep
20m
Cook
5
Servings
820
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Unlock deep, aromatic flavors in under 30 minutes with this effortless coconut chicken curry. By utilizing pantry-staple spices and a clever two-stage reduction, you can achieve a rich, restaurant-quality meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
- ✓500 g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ✓30 ml virgin coconut oil
- ✓1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- ✓22.5 ml fresh garlic, grated
- ✓22.5 ml fresh ginger, grated
- ✓37.5 ml mild curry powder
- ✓1 tsp ground cumin
- ✓1 tsp ground turmeric
- ✓60 ml tomato paste
- ✓360 ml low-sodium chicken stock
- ✓400 g full-fat coconut cream
- ✓400 g canned chickpeas, drained
- ✓1.3 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
1
Heat the coconut oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, then stir in the grated garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Tip:Use a microplane to grate the aromatics to achieve a paste-like consistency that blends seamlessly into the sauce.
2
Add the curry powder, cumin, and turmeric to the pot. Stir constantly for 15 seconds to toast the spices without burning.
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Tip:If the spices begin to stick, add a small splash of water to deglaze the pan.
3
Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a rapid boil. Let it reduce for 5 minutes.
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Tip:Reducing the stock first concentrates the flavor before adding the coconut cream.
4
Stir in the coconut cream, chickpeas, and salt. Simmer rapidly for another 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Tip:The sauce will appear slightly thin initially; it will continue to thicken as it rests off the heat.
5
Remove from heat and let the curry sit for 5 minutes before serving over basmati rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a swirl of thinned yogurt.
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Tip:Serve with warm flatbread to soak up the extra sauce.
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