Description
A fragrant and creamy golden coconut chicken curry with tender chicken, broccoli, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, vegetable or canola oil
- 3 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 500g / 1lb chicken thigh fillets, cut into small 1cm / 1/3″ slices
- 1 tsp garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp ginger, finely grated
- 3 tsp turmeric, finely grated (sub 1 1/2 tsp powder)
- 2 cups chicken stock/broth, low sodium
- 400g / 14 oz coconut cream, unsweetened (sub coconut milk)
- 1 large head broccoli, florets cut small (can use stem too – peel & dice), or other veg (4 heaped cups)
- 1 cup coriander/cilantro leaves, lightly packed, plus extra for garnish
- SPICE MIX: 1 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt, 1 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp fennel powder (sub more garam masala)
- SERVING: Crispy fried shallots, store bought, for garnish
- Rice – jasmine or basmati recommended, or other plain rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add star anise and cinnamon stick, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add spice mix and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Pour in chicken stock and coconut cream. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in coriander leaves just before serving.
- Garnish with crispy fried shallots and extra coriander. Serve with rice.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for best texture.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute coconut milk for coconut cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: golden coconut chicken curry, chicken curry, coconut curry, easy curry recipe