The Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry That's Guaranteed To Impress.
Learn how to make this delicious Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry. This recipe is cheap, easy to make and fulfilling, knowing you’ve created something spectacular. The fragrant aroma of this chicken curry is phenomenal and will leave your house smelling beautiful.
Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Marinating (Optional): 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 1054kcal
Author: Chef Jack Ovens
Ingredients
- 1 - Brown (Yellow) Onion, Sliced
- 4 - Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 25g (0.8oz) - Ginger, Peeled & Minced
- 2 Tbsp (50g) + 1 tsp (10g) - Coconut Oil or Olive Oil
- 750g (1.6lbs) - Chicken Thigh
- 3 tsp (7g) - Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp (3g) - Ground Coriander
- ½ tsp (1.5g) - Ground Cloves
- 2 tsp (6g) - Smoked Paprika
- 2 tsp (4g) - Ground Turmeric
- 4 - Cardamom Pods
- ¾ Cup (180ml) - Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock
- 12g (0.4oz) - Desiccated Coconut (Optional)
- 2 Cups (500ml) - Coconut Milk
- Seasoning To Taste
Garnish
- Roasted & Chopped Cashew Nuts
- 1 - Spring Onion (Scallion), Green Stem Only, Thinly Sliced
- 1 - Long Red Chilli or Birdseye Chilli, Thinly Sliced
- Coriander (Cilantro)
Rice
- 1 Cup (200g) - Basmati Rice, Washed
- 2 Cups (500ml) - Cold Water
- 2 - Kaffir Lime Leaves (Optional)
- Sea Salt Flakes To Taste
Instructions
Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry
In a large bowl, add the chicken thigh, sliced onion, minced garlic & ginger & 1 tsp (10ml) of coconut oil, mix to combine. Cover & marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
Heat 2 Tbsp (50g) of coconut oil in a large high rimmed pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add in the chicken thigh, leaving the remaining ingredients in the marinating bowl & sear for 3 minutes on both sides until golden. Remove & place on a plate to rest for the time being. Do it in batches if need be.
In the same pan or pot, add the remaining marinating ingredients as well as the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cloves, smoked paprika, turmeric & cardamom pods. Saute for 3 minutes, mixing regularly.
Add in the coconut milk, chicken stock & desiccated coconut (optional), mix to combine & bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add in the seared chicken along with any resting juices & mix to combine. Reduce heat to low & simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 25 minutes, check the curry for seasoning, adjusting if necessary, mix to combine & remove from the heat. Serve the curry with rice (below) & garnish with cashew nuts, spring onion (scallion), coriander (cilantro) & chilli. Dig in.
Rice
Place a large saucepan over high heat. Add in the rice, cold water, kaffir lime leaves & sea salt flakes & mix to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover & cook for 14 minutes undisturbed. After 14 minutes, turn off the heat but leave the lid on for 4 more minutes then remove. Remove & discard the kaffir lime leaves, fluff the rice with a fork & serve with the curry.
Nutrition Guide
Nutrition Facts
Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
1054
% Daily Value*
Fat
77
g
118
%
Saturated Fat
47
g
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
185
mg
62
%
Sodium
245
mg
11
%
Potassium
1044
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
57
g
19
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
80
%
Vitamin A
1047
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
113
mg
11
%
Iron
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry Storage Instructions
To store, place in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up t 5 months, both held in an airtight container. The rice can also be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days & in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container. If the curry and rice are mixed before storing, they will last in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry Reheating Instructions
To reheat, gently heat the curry in a pan or pot over medium heat until the chicken is hot in the centre, stirring frequently. Alternatively, it can be reheated in the microwave in bursts, mixing between each one. Whichever way you reheat it, adding a splash of coconut milk is recommended to refresh it. The rice can be reheated in a microwave.
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