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Yellow Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Yellow Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
Yellow Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

Ingredients and Weight:

  1. Chicken breast fillet - 800 grams (about 2 pounds)
  2. Yellow curry paste - 4 tablespoons
  3. Thick coconut milk - 500 ml (one small can)
  4. Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
  5. Onion - 1 large, chopped
  6. Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  7. Red bell pepper - 1, cut into chunks
  8. Salt and sugar - to taste
  9. Basmati rice or Naan bread - to serve

Preparation Time:

  1. Preparation: 20 minutes
  2. Cooking: 40 minutes Total: 1 hour

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

  1. Marinate chicken with a little salt and sugar for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, heat the cooking oil and add the yellow curry paste. Stir for a minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, and stir-fry until the onions are softened.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Add the chicken pieces and let it cook for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
  6. Add the red bell pepper chunks and adjust the seasoning with salt and sugar if necessary.
  7. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the curry reaches your desired thickness and flavor.
  8. Serve with Basmati rice or Naan bread.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 4 people) Calories: approximately 500-600 calories per serving (depending on rice/bread consumption) Fat: 25g Carbohydrates: 45g Protein: 35g Fiber: 4g Note: This is an estimate; actual nutritional content may vary based on ingredients used and portion sizes.

Dish Characteristics:

  1. Rich and creamy texture from coconut milk.
  2. Spicy and aromatic due to the yellow curry paste.
  3. A perfect blend of Indian and Southeast Asian flavors that Americans often find appealing.
  4. Chicken is tender and infused with the curry flavors.
  5. Goes well with rice or Naan bread for a satisfying meal.

User Comments:

  1. "This dish was amazing! The combination of flavors was spot on." - John Doe, New York
  2. "I love how creamy and spicy this curry is. It's a perfect blend of Indian and Western flavors." - Jane Smith, California
  3. "The chicken was so tender and infused with flavor. This will be a regular dish at my home." - Michael Johnson, Texas

Special Precautions and Tips:

  1. Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer texture in the curry.
  2. Adjust the amount of yellow curry paste based on your preference for spice level.
  3. Marinating the chicken helps enhance its flavor in the curry.
  4. Be careful not to add too much salt as some curry pastes are already salty. Taste test before adding more salt.