Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce Recipe
This Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce is a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Tender chicken cooked in a fragrant blend of spices, creamy coconut milk, and fresh basil, served over a bed of rice. A comforting and aromatic dish perfect for any night of the week.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Spice Mixture:
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
Chicken:
- 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
Curry Sauce:
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, minced
- 1 14 oz. can coconut milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 2–3 cups cooked rice (brown, white, quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
- Prepare Spice Mixture: Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a large bowl, sprinkle with the spice mixture, and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet, sauté onion, jalapeño, and garlic until fragrant. Remove from skillet.
- Cook Chicken: Brown the chicken pieces in batches, then set aside with the onion mixture.
- Make Curry Sauce: Pour coconut milk into the skillet, thicken the sauce, and add Worcestershire sauce.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken and onion mixture to the skillet, add basil and ginger, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve basil chicken over rice, topped with more curry sauce and basil.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by seeding the jalapeño peppers or adding more chili powder.
- Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite vegetables or protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Basil Chicken, Coconut Curry, Spiced Chicken, Asian Fusion, Curry Recipe