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Slow-Simmered Coconut Lime Chicken Curry with Fragrant Jasmine Rice and Buttery Garlic Naan

A rich and creamy coconut lime chicken curry, slow-simmered to perfection, served over fragrant jasmine rice with buttery garlic naan.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoons mild curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • For serving: fragrant jasmine rice, cooked
  • For serving: buttery garlic naan

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in red curry paste, curry powder, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Serve over cooked jasmine rice with warm buttery garlic naan on the side. Garnish with extra crushed red chili flakes if desired.

Notes

For a milder curry, reduce or omit the crushed red chili flakes. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian-inspired

Nutrition

  • Calories: 485 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Fat: 33 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Protein: 34 g