Description
A delightful Basil Chicken with Coconut Curry Sauce that is quick, comforting, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tbsp Curry powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Red onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 small Jalapeno pepper
- 2 tbsp Dried basil
- 1 tbsp Ground ginger
- 1 can Coconut milk
- 1/2 cup Cream
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 4 cups Hot cooked rice
Instructions
- Cut the boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Combine the curry powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Toss this spice mix with the chicken, cover, and let it marinate for 1 to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
- In a large nonstick frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped red onion, minced garlic, diced jalapeno, dried basil, and ground ginger to the pan. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, around 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, cream, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the coconut milk mixture into the skillet. Stir well, bringing it to a simmer for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened and bubbly.
- Serve this luscious basil chicken curry over hot cooked rice or your preferred base.
Notes
- Feel free to replace chicken with shrimp or tofu.
- Use mild curry powder for a gentler flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
- Opt for coconut oil for added coconut flavor.
- Omit jalapeno for a milder experience.
- Substitute dried basil with fresh basil for a more robust flavor.
- Light coconut milk can cut calories.
- Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 120 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg