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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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.

Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce

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