Coconut Lime Chicken Curry
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp green curry paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh lime wedges (for serving)
- Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions:
- Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat a bit of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Build the Curry Base
- Stir in the green curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Slow Cook the Curry
- Transfer the onion mixture to a slow cooker.
- Add the chicken chunks, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, bell pepper, spinach, and vegetable broth.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Serve and Garnish
- Serve the coconut lime chicken curry over cooked jasmine rice.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and lime wedges.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 6-8 hours (slow cooker) or 3-4 hours (high setting)
Total time: Varies
Calories: ~420 kcal per serving
Servings: 4