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Coconut Chicken Curry

Dinner
A ridiculously easy and quick to make chicken curry! It may be easy on time but it certainly doesn’t make any compromises on flavour.
4.72 stars from 7 votes
Calories418kcal
Carbs14g
Protein30g
Fats27g
For Rest Day
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Performance Benefits

The rich and creamy sauce makes this recipe a great option for those days when you need something quick to whip up and have on hand over the next few days.
Health Benefits

This recipe is a good source of potassium and phosphorus which are two electrolytes that play an important role in the regulation of body fluids and the function of nerve and muscle cells.
Expert Tips

This recipe is suitable for a rest day as it is higher in fat, and lower in carbohydrates. Serve with rice to increase the carbohydrate content to suit your activity levels on the day.

Equipment

  • Large non-stick pan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tbsp Olive oil
  • 400 g Chicken breast (chopped)
  • 1 thumb-sized piece Ginger (grated)
  • 2 tbsp Garam masala
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • ½ tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric
  • 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt (full fat)
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tin Coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp Fresh coriander
4 Servings

Instructions

  • Heat a tablespoon of olive oil on a large pan
  • Combine the yoghurt, ginger, garam masala, cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add the chicken and mix around until fully coated. Leave to marinate.
  • Add the onions to the pan and saute on a high heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat and add the garlic and bell peppers. Cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add half a tbsp of olive oil to the pan along with the chicken mix.
  • Cook on a high heat for 1-2 minutes on each side to lightly brown the chicken.
  • Add the coconut milk, tomato puree and coriander to the pan and leave to simmer on a low-medium heat for 15 minutes.
  • Serve on a bed of basmati rice and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yoghurt on top!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 955mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 82ugVitamin C: 102mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 5mg
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