Basil Chicken with Coconut Curry Sauce
A delightful fusion of flavors pairing aromatic basil with creamy coconut curry, this dish is perfect for impressing family and friends with your cooking skills.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for browning)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color and depth)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- ½ lime Juice of
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Sliced bell peppers
- Snow peas
- Red pepper flakes or fresh chili for heat
- Chopped cilantro for extra garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and cornstarch if using.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Cooking
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the curry powder and turmeric, cooking for another minute to release flavors.
- Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce or tamari, brown sugar or honey, and lime juice. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for another 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the chopped basil, sliced bell peppers, and snow peas. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the veggies are tender.
- Adjust seasoning with red pepper flakes or chili for desired heat.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking. Freshen the dish with lime juice before serving. Experiment with adding different vegetables like broccoli or spinach.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g