Description
Welcome to a tropical paradise right in your kitchen with this Coconut Pineapple Chicken Curry! This dish combines tender chicken with the creamy richness of coconut milk and the vibrant zing of fresh pineapple.
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- full-fat coconut milk
- fresh pineapple
- curry powder
- turmeric
- ginger
- bell peppers
- onions
- carrots
- snap peas
- chicken or vegetable broth
- unsweetened apple cider
- lemon juice
- cilantro
- basil
- salt
- pepper
- lime juice
- oil
Instructions
- Start by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and bell peppers, and cut the pineapple into chunks if using fresh.
- In a large pan or pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Toss in the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add the curry powder, turmeric, and ginger to the pan. Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables, allowing the spices to bloom for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add the pineapple chunks. Stir to combine everything and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. If the curry is too thick, add a bit of broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the curry and season with salt and pepper as needed. If you like a bit of acidity, a squeeze of lime juice can brighten the dish.
- Remove the curry from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or basil. Serve hot over steamed rice or with naan bread.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: If you enjoy heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.