Basil Chicken In Coconut Curry Sauce Recipe

Name: Basil Chicken In Coconut Curry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.); 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon clove; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 large red onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot; hot cooked rice; fresh basil (optional)

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 large red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
hot cooked rice
fresh basil (optional)

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["Rinse chicken, pat dry.", "Cut into 1"" pieces.", "Place in medium bowl.", "In small bowl stir together the cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander,, cumin, salt, pepper, turmeric, and chili powder.", "Sprinkle over chicken, toss to coat.", "Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in fridge for 1 to 2 hours.", "In a large nostick wok or skillet cook and stir onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers in hot oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.", "Remove onion mixture.", "Add about half of the chicken to the wok or skillet.", "Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or till chicken is tender and no pink remains.", "Remove chicken from pan.", "If necessary, add more oil.", "Cook and remove remaining chicken as above.", "Stir together coconut milk and cornstarch.", "Carefully add to wok or skillet.", "Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.", "Return chicken and onion mixture to skillet.", "Stir in snipped basil and gingerroot.", "Cook and stir about 2 minutes more or till heated through.", "Serve over rice.", "Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.", "Makes 4 servings.", "Enjoy!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.), 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon clove, and more.

Yes, Basil Chicken In Coconut Curry Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Basil Chicken In Coconut Curry Sauce

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