Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry
Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry brings fragrant layers of roasted Madras spices, tamarind brightness, and silky coconut milk that coat tender pieces of chicken. Warming cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon mingle with curry leaves and chiles for a richly spiced, gently creamy sauce. Serve for a cozy dinner with steamed rice or roti when you’re craving deep, nuanced flavor.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a glass or ceramic bowl, mix 1/4 cup curry powder, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and tamarind juice. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
- 2
Heat coconut oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion, green chiles, curry leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and ginger; cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low; continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Stir in the garlic; cook 1 minute more.
- 4
Add the chicken mixture, water, and tomato paste; stir and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons roasted curry powder; stir until evenly distributed.
- 5
Gradually stir in the coconut milk; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overheat or the coconut milk may curdle.
- Calories 467.33 kcal High
- Protein 32.0 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.04 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 7.01 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 79.12 mg High
- Sodium 215.72 mg Moderate
- Fiber 8.92 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.8 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.25 g Low Source
- Calcium 177.19 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.36 mg Moderate
- Potassium 269.5 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4.56 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.01 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry is an Indian dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cinnamon Sticks, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 467.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry?
- It is an Indian curry recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cinnamon Sticks, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 467.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sri Lankan Coconut Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
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