Creamy Coconut Chicken

Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Mild
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Sauté Whole Spices

    Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of black mustard seeds, 1 bay leaf, 3 pieces of cardamom, 3 pieces of dry red chili, and 1 teaspoon of cumin. for about until fragrant.

  2. Sauté Onions

    Add 1/2 cup of sliced onion to the pan and until it becomes translucent, about .

  3. Add Ginger and Garlic Paste

    Stir in 1 teaspoon of garlic paste and 1 teaspoon of ginger paste. for about until the raw smell disappears.

  4. Add Powdered Spices and Water

    Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala. Pour in about 1/4 cup of water to prevent burning and mix well to form a thick paste.

  5. Add Green Chili Paste and Sauté

    Add 1 teaspoon of green chili paste and another 1/4 cup of water. Continue to the mixture over medium-high heat until it becomes fragrant and the oil starts to separate from the spices, about .

  6. Cook Chicken

    Add 500 grams of boneless chicken thigh pieces to the pan. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the spice mixture. Cook for , stirring occasionally, until the chicken is partially cooked and has absorbed the flavors.

  7. Add Coconut Milk and Finish Cooking

    Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and add salt to taste. Stir everything together. Bring to a gentle and cook for another over medium heat, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.

  8. Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the creamy coconut chicken with 3 tablespoons of fresh cilantro. Stir gently and serve hot.

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  • No Bay leaf?

    • 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
    • Pinch of dried oregano

  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)

  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)

  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom

  • No Coconut milk?

    • Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
    • Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)

  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
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