Coconut Curry Chicken

Coconut Curry Chicken

🥘 Ingredients

  • basmati rice
    1 c
  • bell pepper
    1 unit
  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • butter
    4 tbsp
  • chili flakes
    1 tsp
  • chopped chicken breast
    20 oz
  • coconut milk
    2 unit
  • cooking oil
    4 tsp
  • curry powder
    2 tbsp
  • paprika
    2 tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • scallions
    1 unit
  • sour cream
    4 tbsp
  • sugar
    2 tsp
  • tomato paste
    2 unit
  • water
    ¾ cup, ¼ cup

🍳 Cookware

  • pot
  • large pan
  1. 1
    In a small pot , combine basmati rice , water , and a pinch of salt . Bring to a boil, then cover and lower to a simmer. Cook until rice is tender, ⏱️ 15 minutes - ⏱️ 18 minutes . Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
    basmati rice: 1 c, water: ¾ cup, salt: 1 tsp
  2. 2
    While rice and, wash and dry all produce. Core, and dice bell pepper into 1-inch pieces. Split and thin slice scallions , separating whites from greens. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and season with salt and black pepper . Cook until tender, ⏱️ 5 minutes - ⏱️ 7 minutes . If needed, add splashes of water to help pepper soften. After ⏱️ 5 minutes , add scallion whites and cook until tender. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
    bell pepper: 1 unit, scallions: 1 unit, cooking oil: 4 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
  3. 3
    While bell pepper does, pat chopped chicken breast dry and season all over with salt and pepper. When pan is hot, add another drizzle of oil. Cook chicken until browned and no pink remains, ⏱️ 4 minutes - ⏱️ 6 minutes . Reduce heat to medium.
    chopped chicken breast: 20 oz
  4. 4
    Add tomato paste , curry powder , and paprika to the chicken. Cook until spices are fragrant, ⏱️ 1 minutes . If desired, add a pinch of chili flakes .
    tomato paste: 2 unit, curry powder: 2 tbsp, paprika: 2 tsp, chili flakes: 1 tsp
  5. 5
    Stir in coconut milk , water , sugar , butter , and a big pinch of salt. Simmer until mxture warm, ⏱️ 2 minutes - ⏱️ 3 minutes . Then stir in sour cream and the rested bell pepper mixture. Season again with salt and pepper.
    coconut milk: 2 unit, water: ¼ cup, sugar: 2 tsp, butter: 4 tbsp, sour cream: 4 tbsp
  6. 6
    Fluff rice, season with salt and pepper. Top bowls with coconut curry chicken and garnish with scallion greens.