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Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk And Lime

A creamy, aromatic chicken curry with coconut milk, bright lime, and fresh basil, finished with cherry tomatoes for a pop of color and flavor.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
35g
Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk And Lime
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp green curry paste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 whole lime
  • ½ cup basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add green curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.

  4. 4

    Pour in coconut milk and water, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 more minutes until slightly softened.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, squeeze in lime juice, and garnish with basil leaves.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with rice or bread.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet or pan
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons

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