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Filipino Style Chicken Curry with coconut milk

Creamy Filipino Style Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk Magic

Enjoy a delightful and quick Filipino Style Chicken Curry with coconut milk, bringing warmth and flavor to your table in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil can substitute with canola oil.
  • 1 large potato cut into wedges.
  • 1 large carrot cut into wedges.
  • 3 cloves garlic minced.
  • 1 medium onion chopped finely.
For the Protein
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or replace with 2 teaspoons of salt.
For Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon paprika powder optional.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
For Creaminess
  • 1 can coconut milk or 400mL.
For Crunch and Spice
  • 1 large green bell pepper cut into squares.
  • 1 fresh chili pepper optional, sliced.

Equipment

  • large pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the potato and carrot wedges and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and sear for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 tablespoon of paprika, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken.
  5. Lower the heat and pour in 1 can of coconut milk. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Gently stir in the reserved potato, carrot, green bell pepper, and fresh chili pepper. Cook for an additional minute.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is gluten-free and can be adjusted for various dietary preferences. Feel free to experiment with different proteins and vegetables.

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