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: 3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced; 3 Tablespoons Yellow Curry Powder, Divided; 4 teaspoons Salt, Divided; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Large Onion (Red Or Yellow), Roughly Chopped; 4 Jalapenos, Diced And Ribs And Seeds Removed If You Like It Less Spicy; 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic; 2 Tablespoons Basil; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 3 cans (14 Oz. Size) Coconut Milk; 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 3 Large Potatoes, Peeled And Boiled Till Almost Fork Tender; Basmati Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced
3 Tablespoons Yellow Curry Powder, Divided
4 teaspoons Salt, Divided
1- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Large Onion (Red Or Yellow), Roughly Chopped
4 Jalapenos, Diced And Ribs And Seeds Removed If You Like It Less Spicy
2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
2 Tablespoons Basil
1/4 teaspoons Ground Ginger
3 cans (14 Oz. Size) Coconut Milk
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
3 Large Potatoes, Peeled And Boiled Till Almost Fork Tender
Basmati Rice, To Serve

1
Place diced uncooked chicken in a medium bowl.
2
Stir together 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1pepper, and chili powder.
3
Dump over chicken and mix till chicken is well coated.
4
Cover and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
5
Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
6
Add diced chicken, onion, jalapeno, and garlic and cook till meat is cooked and veggies are tender.
7
Add in the basil, remaining 1 tablespoon curry powder, the rest of the salt, and ginger, cook stirring for 30 seconds.
8
Meanwhile, mix the coconut milk and cornstarch till smooth.
9
Pour into the pot over the chicken and veggies and bring to a boil stirring and cooking till thickened and bubbly.
10
Add the potatoes.
11
Turn the heat down and simmer for 30 minutes.
12
Serve over hot basmati rice.
13
Note: the jalapenos do not make it too spicy they just add great flavor.
14
My 9, 5, and 1-year-old gobbled this up!

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced, 3 Tablespoons Yellow Curry Powder, Divided, 4 teaspoons Salt, Divided, 1- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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