Coconut Chicken Curry

By: EB

Today’s recipe to help alleviate our cabin fever is this delicious coconut chicken curry! It can be served over a bed of greens or with some white rice, whatever you prefer. Hopefully it will bring you some comfort during these tough times.

Ingredients:
1 pack of Chicken Breast Tenderloins (approximately 1.70 lbs)
2 large Red Bell Peppers
2 cans of Coconut Milk
1 cup of Whole Cashews
2 cups of Baby Spinach
1 tbsp of Sesame Oil
1 tbsp of Minced Garlic
2 tbsp’s of Curry Powder
4 tbsp’s of Cornstarch
5 tbsp’s of Water
1 tsp of Fish Sauce
1 tsp of Salt
1 tsp of Roasted Red Chili Paste
  • Step 1: Cut your chicken into small cube sized bites and cut your 2 bell peppers into thin slices. Set aside.
  • Step 2: Pull out your pot and turn on your stove to high heat. Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil, 1 tbsp of minced garlic, and 1 cup of whole cashews. Brown cashews slightly.
  • Step 3: After cashews are browned slightly, add in your chicken. Stir until chicken begins to appear golden or cooked. *Remember to continuously stir to avoid burning.
  • Step 4: After slightly browning the chicken, add in your sliced bell peppers. Stir to fry slightly.
  • Step 5: Next add in your 2 cans of coconut milk, 1 tsp of fish sauce, 1 tsp of roasted red chili paste, 1 tsp of salt, and 2 tbsp of curry powder to your pot. Stir to combine all ingredients. Lower your stove to medium heat and cook for 30 minutes. *Remember to check on it regularly to prevent burning.
  • Step 6: After 30 minutes, add your 2 cups of washed baby spinach to the pot and stir for a minute.
  • Step 7: Let’s thicken our curry. In a small bowl mix together 4 tbsp’s of cornstarch and 5 tbsp’s of water. Add the mixed solution to your pot and stir to combine. Once the curry appears to thicken, turn off your stove.
  • Step 8: Enjoy your freshly made for comfort Coconut Chicken Curry!

I hope that everyone enjoyed today’s recipe. Remember to wash your hands frequently and STAY SAFE.