Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Name: Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts or chicken thighs (cut into 1.5" cubes); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 inch ginger knob (minced); 1 tbsp avocado oil; 14 oz can coconut milk (full fat); 2 tbsp red curry paste; 3 oz tomato paste (low sodium); 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey; 5 kaffir lime leaves (or basil leaves); 1/2 tsp salt (+ more); Ground black pepper (to taste); Cilantro and lime (for garnish (optional))