Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken

Name: Spiced Coconut Basil Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 450g chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 1 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 can coconut milk; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped; Salt and pepper; Cooked jasmine rice; Fresh lime wedges

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

Updated at: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:27:03 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories501.9 kcal (25%)

Total Fat42 g (60%)

Carbs11.5 g (4%)

Sugars1.6 g (2%)

Protein22.6 g (45%)

Sodium1229.3 mg (61%)

Fiber2 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

450gchicken thighs

or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 Tbspolive oil

1 Tbspginger minced

1 Tbspcurry powder

1 tspground cumin

1 tsppaprika

1 tspturmeric

1can coconut milk

1 Tbspsoy sauce

2 Tbspfish sauce

1 cupfresh basil leaves

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 2

Sauté the aromatics: In the same pan, add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Add the spices: Stir in the curry powder, cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 4

Make the sauce: Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and brown sugar. Stir well, then return the chicken to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Add the basil: Stir in the fresh basil leaves and simmer for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Serve: Spoon the spiced coconut basil chicken over hot rice. Garnish with fresh lime wedges for a zesty kick.