Description
Coconut Chicken Curry with Crispy Fries and Warm Naan is a vibrant dish that brings together rich flavors and comforting textures, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken thighs simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic spices like curry powder, turmeric, and cumin. Paired with crispy fries and soft naan, it offers a delightful culinary experience that’s both easy to prepare and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (14 oz)
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces, finely chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil and sauté the chopped onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and optional chili flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
- Add the chicken thighs and coat them in the spice mixture until browned on all sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; stir gently to combine. Simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot alongside crispy fries and warm naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg