Marshallese Coconut Curry Chicken

Marshallese Coconut Curry Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish from Micronesian cuisine. This recipe combines tender chicken with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk for a satisfying meal.

Marshallese Coconut Curry Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the chicken chunks to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, coating the chicken evenly with the spices.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and add the sliced bell pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Simmer the curry chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  7. Serve the Marshallese Coconut Curry Chicken over cooked rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
15g

Supplies

Large skillet Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Marshallese Coconut Curry Chicken with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add a chopped chili pepper or a dash of cayenne pepper to the curry chicken.

Cost

$15