Posted on by rsung

Basil Chicken Coconut Curry

Time: 20min prep / 2 hour simmer
Servings: 6
Rating: 4.5/5

INGREDIENTS

  • 2.5lb (~4) chicken thighs with bone & skin
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded & chopped
  • 2 red Thai chilies
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbs curry powder
  • 2 tbs basil leaves, dried
  • 2x 13.5oz coconut milk
  • Cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Chop onion, garlic, jalapeno, green pepper, broccoli.
  2. Rub salt and pepper over chicken thighs. Brown over high heat for 2min / side.
  3. In a large pot, add in veggies and spices. Stir to combine. Add in coconut milk and chicken.
  4. Simmer for 2 hours. Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot.

Thoughts
A very coconutty curry. Added Thai chilies for spiciness and some green peppers and broccoli for some veggies. Maybe also try potatoes or carrots for veggies.