A fragrant, gently spiced chicken curry simmered in creamy coconut milk with warming spices and fresh aromatics.
Sri Lankan-Style Chicken Coconut Curry
Description
A fragrant, gently spiced chicken curry simmered in creamy coconut milk with warming spices and fresh aromatics.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat the oil in a large pan and soften the onion for 6–8 minutes.
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Add the garlic, ginger and spices and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the chicken and stir for 4–5 minutes until lightly coloured.
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Pour in the coconut milk and tomatoes, add the curry leaves if using, and simmer gently for 25 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
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Stir in the lime juice, season to taste and scatter with coriander. Serve with rice.
Note
Chicken thighs stay especially tender in this curry. For extra heat, add a finely sliced chilli with the garlic and ginger.
Sri Lankan chicken curry, coconut chicken curry, easy curry
