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coconut curry lemongrass chicken

Cozy Coconut Chicken Curry with Sweet Potato & Lemongrass


  • Author: Michelle Nash
  • Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 and 1/2 cans of unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 cup of vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons yellow curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, very thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into 3/4” cubes
  • 1 heaping cup chopped broccoli
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 1/2 cup carrots, cut into 1/4″ thick coins
  • 1 scallion, green parts thinly sliced
  • handfuls of fresh basil, cilantro and/or mint

For serving: 

  • salt and pepper
  • lime wedges
  • steamed rice, cauliflower rice or rice noodles

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and onion and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add in garlic, ginger, lemongrass and stir frequently, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary to prevent over-cooking.
  3. Add the curry paste, chili powder and cayenne and sauté until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add in the chopped vegetables and cook for 5-10 minutes over medium heat until they begin to soften.
  5. Add in the broth and coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  6. Bring a separate pot filled with 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 10 minutes. Remove chicken and shred with a fork.
  7. Add the shredded chicken and fresh herbs to the curry and gently simmer for 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to boil.
  8. Add fish sauce and lime juice to taste.
  9. Top with chopped scallions, more herbs and serve with lime wedges and rice.
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 35