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Coconut Curry Chicken (or Pork) over Rice

Here's how you make Coconut Curry Chicken (or Pork) over Rice
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 14 ounces can coconut milk, regular or light (1 can)
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3-4 cups hot cooked rice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place in medium bowl.

  • Step 2: Stir together curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and chili powder. Sprinkle over chicken, tossing to coat evenly.

  • Step 3: Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.

  • Step 4: In a large nonstick frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, basil, ginger, garlic and jalapeno, until onion is translucent.

  • Step 5: Add chicken and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 5-6 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.

  • Step 6: Combine coconut milk, cream and cornstarch and whisk well to combine.

  • Step 7: Carefully add to skillet, whisking vigorously.

  • Step 8: Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes. Serve over hot rice.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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