{"id":605,"date":"2020-03-26T13:57:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T10:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/?p=605"},"modified":"2021-11-19T15:35:43","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T12:35:43","slug":"coconut-chicken-curry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/03\/26\/coconut-chicken-curry\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Chicken Curry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are looking for another way to spice up your chicken breasts then this recipe is for you. It\u2019s a bit hot but has a mild alternative and you are guaranteed to love and make it a family staple. It is easy to make, delicious to eat and healthy! Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> In case you haven\u2019t checked out my other chicken recipes, I have a recipe of <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/03\/16\/honey-dijon-chicken\/\">Honey Dijon Chicken<\/a> & <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/02\/24\/honey-sesame-fried-chicken\/\">Honey sesame  fried Chicken<\/a> here on the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation & cooking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by chopping all the vegetables and cutting the chicken breasts in small bite size pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-1.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat the coconut oil in a non-stick cooking pot\/sufuria over medium heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil to cook while stirring till it begins to brown. Season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once well browned,  remove & set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-3.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> On the same cooking pot\/sufuria, add in  the onions and cook till translucent. Stir in the ginger, garlic & turmeric paste and cook till fragrant.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-4.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-4.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add in the  curry powder  and curry paste and cook for another one minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-5.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-5.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-5.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add in the bell peppers and carrots  and let the vegetables cook for about 3-4 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-6.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-6.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-6.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-6.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-6.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add back the cooked chicken and stir to cook for another 1-2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-7.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-7.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-7.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Stir in the coconut milk and honey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-8.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-8.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-8.jpg?resize=225%2C300&ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-8.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Allow to cook for another 3-4 minutes till the sauce reduces and thickens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-9-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-9-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-9-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-9-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-9-1.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish by stirring in the lime zest & juice. Garnish with chives. coriander\/ parsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-11.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-11.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-11.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-11.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-11.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve with brown rice or <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/02\/05\/whole-wheat-chapatis\/\">whole wheat chapatis<\/a> or baked potatoes  or any other accompaniment of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"755\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-12.jpg?resize=1024%2C755&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-12.jpg?resize=1024%2C755&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-12.jpg?resize=300%2C221&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-12.jpg?resize=768%2C566&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-12.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>6 chicken breasts<\/li><li>2 tbsp coconut oil<\/li><li> 1 onion, diced <\/li><li> 1 tbsp minced garlic, ginger and turmeric paste <\/li><li> 1 tbsp curry powder  <\/li><li> 2 tbsp red curry paste <em>* (see note for substitute)<\/em> <\/li><li>1 red bell pepper (hoho)<\/li><li>1 yellow bell pepper (hoho) <\/li><li>1 green  bell pepper (hoho) <\/li><li>2 carrots, diced<\/li><li>1 cup coconut milk<\/li><li>2 tbsp honey<\/li><li>1 lime zest & juice<\/li><li>Salt & pepper to taste<\/li><li>1 bunch chopped chives\/ cilantro\/ parsley (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start by cutting the chicken breasts in small bite size pieces.<\/li><li>Heat the coconut oil in a non-stick cooking pot\/sufuria over medium heat.<\/li><li>Add the chicken pieces to the hot oil to cook while stirring till it begins to brown. Season with salt and pepper.<\/li><li>Once well browned,  remove & set aside.<\/li><li>On the same cooking pot\/sufuria, add in  the onions and cook till translucent. Stir in the ginger, garlic & turmeric paste and cook till fragrant.  <\/li><li>Add in the  curry powder and curry paste and cook for another one minute.<\/li><li>Add in the bell peppers and carrots  and let the vegetables cook for about 3-4 minutes. <\/li><li>Add back the cooked chicken and stir to cook for another 1-2 minutes.<\/li><li>Stir in the coconut milk and honey and allow to cook for another 3-4 minutes till the sauce reduces and thickens.<\/li><li>Finish by stirring in the lime zest & juice. Garnish with chives. coriander\/ parsley.<\/li><li>Serve with brown rice or <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2020\/02\/05\/whole-wheat-chapatis\/\">whole wheat chapatis<\/a> or baked potatoes  or any other accompaniment of your choice.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-11-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-11-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-11-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-11-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Coconut-chicken-curry-11-1.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* Red curry paste is hot! In case, you don\u2019t have it on hand or don\u2019t want your curry hot, you can substitute it with tomato paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> <strong><em>******<br><br>I know you\u2019re going to love this Coconut Chicken Curry . Please rate this recipe below (After you\u2019ve made it, of course\ud83d\ude09). Remember to like, share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. I\u2019d love to hear from you and it helps encourage others to make the recipe too! Enjoy!<\/em><\/strong>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for another way to spice up your chicken breasts then this recipe is for you. It\u2019s a bit hot but has a mild alternative and you are guaranteed to love and make it a family staple. 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