For the past few summers, every time the warm weather arrives, I lean more and more into creating only the simplest of recipes. Just like all of you, I want to be outside spending time chilling, hanging with family, or just enjoying the sun. Plus, life in general is just busy. We’re traveling, entertaining, and pretty soon, we’ll all be heading back to school. That’s when things get really crazy busy. Point is, I’m here for the simple recipes, the quick recipes, but most importantly, flavorful recipes. So how do you make quick dinners actually taste good? Well, thankfully that’s my job. And with some thinking, I figured out a pretty good formula that really seems to work. Use spices, use sauces, and use some help from the store. Which is exactly how I made this curry! Fun fact about this recipe? It’s one of the very first recipes I shared with you all – way back in February of 2014. I updated it, but not by much, I just made it a little easier.
Ingredients
sesame oil boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed (you could also sub-in chicken thighs) regular or spicy curry powder red curry paste tomato paste salted butter garlic cloves, chopped chopped fresh ginger chopped broccoli florets canned coconut milk fresh chopped cilantro
The process is simple
Grab a big skillet, toss the oil with the chicken, and stir in a mix of yellow curry powder and red curry paste. Then add tomato paste, butter, garlic, and ginger. Let that salty butter brown around the chicken, then toss in lots of fresh broccoli and pour over a can of coconut milk. Once you’ve added the coconut milk, simmer the chicken in the sauce until it’s cooked through, no more than 8 minutes. Then stir in some cilantro and you’re done. Easy, easy. While the chicken cooks, I dress up some sweet mango. This is totally extra, but we love a bright pop of color and the sweet flavor alongside the spicy curry is delicious. Toss the mango with cilantro, sesame seeds, lemon, and a pinch of chili flakes. Sometimes I throw in some mint too. This was not part of the original recipe, but we sure do love it. The mango ended up being just what the dish needed to really elevate it to a special level. For serving, keep it simple, steamed rice and lots of cilantro with a side of naan. This dish is definitely becoming a quick, weeknight family favorite. Creighton has always loved this recipe, and the rest of the family enjoys it too. Even my dad, who’s not really a curry fan, thinks the sauce is delicious! Looking for other quick summer curries? Here are some favorites: Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter Saucy Coconut Curry with Rice Noodles and Garden Vegetables Weeknight 30 Minute Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs 20 Minute Red Curry Basil Garlic Oil Noodles Lastly, if you make this Simple Coconut Chicken Curry be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
