Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Coconut Basil Chicken Curry, where tender chicken simmers in a luscious coconut milk base infused with fresh basil and aromatic spices. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also creates lasting memories around the dinner table. Perfect for meal prep or impressing guests, this curry is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown and no longer pink.
- Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any browned bits from the pan for added flavor.
- Stir in curry powder and soy sauce; combine well.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, adding fresh basil just before serving.
- Squeeze lime juice over the dish prior to serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg