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15-Min Coconut Curry Chicken & Rice

Crispy pan-fried chicken thighs glazed in a quick coconut curry sauce, served over steamed rice. Real comfort food that tastes restaurant-quality but takes just 10 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
42g
15-Min Coconut Curry Chicken & Rice
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken thighs dry. Cut into 2-inch chunks, season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4 minutes until edges are golden.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in curry paste, cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any brown bits.

  4. Step 4

    Simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze lime juice over the curry. Stir in cilantro.

  6. Step 6

    Divide rice between bowls, spoon curry and sauce on top. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • wooden spoon

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