How do I cook coconut curry chicken?

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Take your taste buds on a flavorful journey with our 'Coconut Curry Chicken' recipe. Tender chicken simmered in a fragrant coconut curry sauce. It's a dinner delight!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I cook coconut curry chicken. Items include:  Chicken  Coconut milk  Curry powder  Onion  Garlic cloves  Ginger  Red bell pepper  Vegetable oil  Salt  Cilantro
  • Chicken about 1.5 lbs
  • Coconut milk 1 can
  • Curry powder 2 tablespoons
  • Onion 1, diced
  • Garlic cloves 3, minced
  • Ginger 1 tablespoon, grated
  • Red bell pepper 1, sliced
  • Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
  • Salt to taste
  • Cilantro for garnish

Take note
Keep in mind that working with spices can often lead to some sneezing or watery eyes. It's just your body's way of showing appreciation for the delectable flavors to come!

1

Gather your ingredients

First things first, let's gather all the magical ingredients for this coconut curry chicken. You'll need: chicken (about 1.5 lbs), coconut milk (1 can), curry powder (2 tablespoons), onion (1, diced), garlic cloves (3, minced), ginger (1 tablespoon, grated), red bell pepper (1, sliced), vegetable oil (2 tablespoons), salt (to taste), and cilantro (for garnish).

2

Prep the chicken

Get ready to handle some poultry! Begin by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces. If you prefer larger chunks, that's cool too - you do you! Just make sure they're all roughly the same size for even cooking.

3

Sauté the aromatics

Heat up a large pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once it's nice and hot, toss in the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté them until they become fragrant and begin to soften, which should take around 2-3 minutes. Your kitchen will smell heavenly!

4

Chicken party time

Now it's time to add the chicken to the pan. Sprinkle some salt over the chicken pieces to season them up. Cook the chicken until it turns golden brown on all sides, which should take around 5-7 minutes. Get ready for a mouthwatering transformation!

5

The magic sauce

Open that can of coconut milk and pour it into the pan with the chicken. Sprinkle in the curry powder and give everything a good stir. Let the chicken simmer in the coconut curry sauce for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Are you feeling the allure of those delightful aromas yet?

6

Add some color

Time to brighten things up! Toss in the sliced red bell pepper and let it cook for a couple of minutes until it becomes tender-crisp. This adds a pop of color to your dish and a bit of crunch to each delightful bite!

7

The final touch

You're almost there! Remove the pan from heat and garnish your coconut curry chicken with fresh cilantro leaves. Not only does it look beautiful, but it also adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor that takes this dish to another level. Grab your fork, and let's dig in!