Coconut & Lime Crispy Chicken Curry
A delightful coconut chicken curry with a zesty lime finish.
Equipment
- Large Skillet For cooking the curry.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cutlets chicken cutlets
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 4 freshly ground black pepper
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 4 tsp fresh ginger finely chopped
- 2 large beefsteak tomatoes seeded and finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves coarsely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with sweet paprika, black pepper, and 1 tsp. of kosher salt. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. of oil. Cook the chicken in batches, allowing it to brown on both sides and become almost cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Using the same skillet, add the remaining 1 Tbsp. of oil and heat over medium-high. Add the chopped onion and cook until it’s slightly tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Then add the jalapeño, garlic, and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Tip: Stir continuously to prevent burning.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet, cooking until the tomatoes soften and the paste is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Tip: This step intensifies the tomato flavor.
- Pour in the coconut milk, brown sugar, and the remaining 1/2 tsp. of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Tip: Make sure to scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any flavorful bits.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and bring the dish back to a boil. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 1 minute more. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary. Tip: Always taste before serving to ensure the flavors are balanced.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice to finish the dish. Tip: Adding lime juice at the end preserves its bright flavor.
Notes
No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.