Coconut and Lime Crispy Chicken Curry Recipe
Coconut and Lime Crispy Chicken Curry
A crispy, flavorful chicken dish simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with zesty lime and aromatic spices. This easy curry recipe is perfect for weeknights and will wow your taste buds with its bright, tropical flavors. Serve with rice or naan to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 shallots sliced
- 1 red chilli sliced
- 1 chicken stock pot
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- Bunch fresh chopped corriander
Directions
- Coat the chicken: Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch until well coated.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, warm coconut oil over medium heat.
- Fry chicken: Add the coated chicken and cook until crispy and golden on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add spices: Stir in curry powder and turmeric, cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour coconut milk: Slowly add coconut milk, stirring to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return chicken: Add the crispy chicken back to the pan and cook in the sauce for 5 minutes.
- Add lime: Stir in lime juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with rice or naan to enjoy all the flavors.
Nutrition
Per serving (approximate):
Calories: 420 kcal
Protein: 35g
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
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