Coconut Basil Chicken Curry Recipes

COCONUT BASIL CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Add the chicken to a small bowl and sprinkle the curry powder, chili powder and salt and pepper. Toss the chicken so that each piece is well seasoned. Set aside.
• In a large skillet add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, just until the chicken starts to brown.
• Add the onion to the skillet and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 more minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and jalapeno pepper and cook for another 30 seconds just until the garlic becomes aromatic.
• Add the chicken broth and coconut milk to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to a medium and cook for 5 more minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the basil and remove from heat.
• Serve warm over rice.

BASIL CHICKEN COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Mix the spices: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, ground coriander, cumin, ground cloves, cinnamon, ground cardamom, black pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Set aside.

THAI BASIL CHICKEN WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir chicken into the hot skillet and season with salt and pepper. Mix in curry paste. Brown chicken on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
• Pour in coconut milk, chicken broth, snow peas, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and bamboo shoots. Season with cinnamon and stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and lemon juice.

BASIL CHICKEN IN COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• 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!

THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• heat oil in wok or deep pan.
• cook onions and chilies until soft.
• add chicken and stir fry until tender. Add basil, fish sauce, cilantro and sugar. Cook for 1 minute.
• add coconut milk and heat through.
• serve with white sticky rice.

MANGO CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BASIL-COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in coconut milk, mango, green onions, ¼ cup basil, miso paste and chili sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is slightly reduced and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup basil. Serve with rice and limes.