Easy Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe in 45 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken or 2 halves (skin removed and chopped into pieces)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Curry powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground sage
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium lime (juiced)
• 1 medium red onion (diced)
• 1 scotch bonnet
• 3 Green onions (diced)
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/4 in piece fresh ginger (diced finely)
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper
• 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Step 1: Make Curry Spice Mix ---

2. 2

   Mix together all the dry spices in a small ramekin or bowl. Set aside

3. 3

   --- Step 2: Prepare the Chicken ---

4. 4

   Remove the skin from the chicken. Cut the chicken into small parts. Add chicken to large bowl and wash thoroughly with lime juice.

5. 5

   Remove the chicken and drain the bowl. Add the chicken back to the drained bowl. Add allspice berries, onion slices, thyme, red onions, bell pepper, scallions, and a third of the curry spice mix.

6. 6

   --- Step 3: Prepare the Base ---

7. 7

   Heat a large skillet on low heat. Add coconut oil. Once the oil is hot add the garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet chili pepper. Allow to cook for 1 minute. Add the fresh thyme and the remaining curry spice mix then let the seasonings infuse the oil with flavor.

8. 8

   Add coconut milk, mix well, and then let cook at a slow simmer until the coconut curry reduces to thick gravy. This should take about 10 minutes.

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   --- Step 4: Cook the Chicken ---

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    Add the marinated chicken along with all the marinade ingredients. Reserve the bowl setting it aside. Do not clean it. Cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the chicken to cook undisturbed for about five minutes. Basically you want to cook the chicken long enough for it to brown pretty well.

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    Flip the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes.

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    Add a cup or two of water to the reserved bowl. This should soak up the leftover seasoning from the mixing bowl. Deglaze the pan with a wooden spoon.

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    Continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes. Remove the lid checking for consistency. If curry is still watery, then cook uncovered until the sauce reduces to desired consistency.

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    Add in cilantro.

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    Serve with coconut rice topped with green onions.