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title: Thai Coconut Curry Chicken
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/thai-coconut-curry-chicken-5fea59f795e99a13fb4bddf0
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Tree Nuts
  - Milk
tags:
  - Quick
  - Chicken
  - Curry
  - Asian
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 49200
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many love the sweet, creamy coconut curry taste, though some suggest using all the curry powder for deeper flavor.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to prepare in about 30 minutes, though some found the coconut milk difficult to use.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/thai-coconut-curry-chicken.avif"
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In a #small pot{}, combine @jasmine rice{½%cup}, ¾%cup water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

While rice cooks, wash and dry all produce. Core, deseed, and dice @bell pepper{1%unit} into 1-inch pieces. Zest and quarter @lime{1%unit}. Mince @cilantro{¼%cup}. Thinly slice @chili pepper{1%unit}. Pat @chicken breast strips{12%oz} dry with paper towels.

Heat a large drizzle of @vegetable oil{2%tbsp} in a #medium pan{} over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally ~{5%minutes}.

Add chicken, another large drizzle of vegetable oil, and a big pinch of salt to pan with bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned ~{3%minutes}. Stir in half the @curry powder{2%tbsp}; cook for ~{1%minutes}.

Thoroughly shake @coconut milk{⅔%cup} in container before opening. Stir ⅔%cup coconut milk, @sweet thai chili sauce{2%tbsp}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, juice from half the lime, and @sugar{1%tsp} into pan with chicken mixture. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until sauce is thickened, bell pepper is tender, and chicken is cooked through ~{5%minutes}. Taste and season with salt and more lime juice if desired. Turn off heat.

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest, half the cilantro, and @butter{1%tbsp}. Season with salt and pepper. Divide rice between shallow bowls and top with coconut curry chicken, remaining cilantro, and a pinch of chili if desired. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.