Creamy Coconut Chicken and Zucchini Curry
This cozy curry brings together tender chicken and fresh garden zucchini in a rich coconut sauce.
recipesbynani.comThere is nothing quite like a warm bowl of curry on a busy weeknight. This recipe is a favorite in my kitchen because it uses simple pantry staples and fresh summer zucchini to create a comforting meal that feels special but takes very little effort.
My best advice is to have all your ingredients chopped and ready before you turn on the stove. This dish cooks quickly, so being prepared makes the whole process smooth and stress free.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, melt the butter and stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, and ginger to create a fragrant base.
- 5
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and sauté for about three minutes until they start to soften.
- 6
Pour in the coconut milk and stir well to combine the spices into the sauce.
- 7
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and let everything simmer together for about five to seven minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 8
Serve warm, topped with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
💡 Tips
Serve this over a bed of steamed basmati rice or cauliflower rice to soak up the creamy sauce. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat it gently on the stovetop with a splash of water if the sauce gets too thick.
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