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Chicken and Tomato Curry with Coconut Milk

Chicken and Tomato Curry with Coconut Milk

  • 55 Minutes Prep
  • 55 Minutes Total
  • 6 Servings
  • 360 Calories per Serving
The southwestern region of India is known for its rich curries made with coconut milk. In this version, tomatoes and chicken are added for a simple, but memorable meal.

Ingredient List

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1 medium onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
  • 4 teaspoons mild curry powder
  • 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Fire Roasted Whole Tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (14 oz) unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. In 4- to 5-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in oil about 6 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, serrano chile and gingerroot. Continue cooking and stirring 1 minute. Add curry powder; cook and stir 1 minute longer or until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon. Add coconut milk and sugar; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Increase heat to medium, add chicken, salt and pepper. Cook 18 to 22 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened.
  3. Transfer to serving bowl; garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice, if desired.

Tips

  • Basmati rice makes a nice accompaniment to this flavorful curry.
  • When purchasing canned coconut milk, make sure to buy the unsweetened variety.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 360
Nutrition Facts
Food component / NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Total Fat24g36%
Saturated Fat14g71%
Trans Fat0g% Value not available
Cholesterol110mg36%
Sodium840mg35%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber2g9%
Soluble Fiber0g% Value not available
Sugars7g% Value not available
Protein26g% Value not available
Vitamin DValue not available2%
Vitamin EValue not available8%
CalciumValue not available10%
IronValue not available15%
Potassium400mg11%
ThiaminValue not available6%
RiboflavinValue not available20%
NiacinValue not available30%
Vitamin B6Value not available20%
Vitamin B12Value not available25%
Pantothenic AcidValue not available10%
PhosphorusValue not available25%
MagnesiumValue not available15%
ZincValue not available25%
ManganeseValue not available35%
SeleniumValue not available45%
CopperValue not available15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

  • Starch 0,
  • Fruit 0,
  • Other Carbohydrate ½,
  • Skim Milk 0,
  • Low-Fat Milk 0,
  • Milk 0,
  • Vegetable ½,
  • Very Lean Meat 3&½,
  • Lean Meat 0,
  • Medium-Fat Meat 0,
  • High-Fat Meat 0,
  • Fat 4&½,
  • Fruits 0c,
  • Vegetables 0c,
  • Grains 0oz-eq,
  • Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
  • Dairy ½c,
  • Fats & Oils 1tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

  • Choices per serving1

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