Description
A flavorful dish combining tender chicken with a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce, infused with fresh basil, garlic, and ginger.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Cooked rice, for serving
Fresh lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the curry powder and chili flakes (if using). Cook for another 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Whisk in the coconut milk, cornstarch, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Stir in the fresh basil for flavor and freshness.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with fresh lime wedges.
Notes
This dish can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with firm tofu or vegetables like cauliflower, zucchini, or sweet potatoes.
For a spicier version, add more chili flakes or a chopped fresh chili pepper.
If you don’t have coconut milk, you can substitute it with a combination of low-fat milk and a little coconut extract.
If fresh basil isn’t available, other herbs like cilantro or parsley can be used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
