This Asian-inspired chicken and broccoli curry recipe is delicious, nutritious and makes a wholesome meal in under 30 minutes! The tender chicken pieces and broccoli are coated in this rich, creamy, curry coconut sauce. It’s simple, straight-forward one-pan recipe your family will love!
This easy chicken curry recipe one of the best dishes! It has many layers of textures and it is so delicious with rich, bold flavours and the best part it is a healthy meal your kids won’t even know they are eating!
The chicken is so moist and tender when coated with curry powder, sweet paprika and salt. It only takes a few minutes to cook through. The garlic, ginger, tomato paste, lime juice and coconut milk when all combine add so many components of flavour! The broccoli is crunchy and perfect healthy vegetable to add to this recipe as it stands the amount of cooking time needing.
LIST OF INGREDIENTS
- extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
- chicken breasts: skinless and boneless
- curry powder
- paprika: I used sweet paprika
- garlic
- ginger
- tomato paste
- unsweetened coconut milk
- broccoli
- lime juice
- parsley
- toasted breadcrumbs (optional)
- roasted cashews
DID YOU KNOW....
Did you know broccoli is the known as the KING of all vegetables! I recently read that this cruciferous vegetable is the healthiest vegetable to eat. It is related to cabbage, kale, cauliflower and Brussel sprouts.
It is packed with nutrients! Excellent source of Vitamin C, folate, Vitamin K, fiber and believe it or not, it contains protein. High in antioxidants which reduces inflammation and stress, and manages free radicals that can cause diseases including cancer and heart disease. Supports aging process, immune system, our joints, eyes and the list goes on! It such a nutrient dense vegetable that we definitely want to include in our diet!
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
Prepare the chicken: I used boneless and skinless chicken breast for this recipe. Cut them into 1 inch cubes. Add cubed chicken, salt, curry powder and paprika in a medium bowl, coat the chicken with the spices. Set aside.
Cooking chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat and add chicken, cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Add garlic and ginger, sauté for a minute. Stir in tomato paste, then add coconut milk, lime juice and broccoli. Bring to a low boil. Then simmer for 5 minutes until broccoli is tender. Taste, add salt as needed.
WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE....
- It’s an easy recipe that can be made in 30 minutes
- Only requires a few ingredients
- It’s a perfect dish to enjoy any day of the week
- Dairy-free which means coconut milk is added
- Flavourful and healthy spices are added
- It’s a healthy dish, why? Because each ingredient added offers a nutritional benefit starting from chicken breast to the garnishes of parsley and cashews
- Low in calories and saturated fats
Serve this delicious chicken curry dish with basmati rice or brown rice. Garnish with chopped parsley, toasted breadcrumbs is desired and roasted cashews.
Can I substitute pork or fish as the protein in this recipe? Yes, you can! Keep in mind, fish can fall apart easily, so I recommend cod, halibut or haddock.
I love rice noodles, what that work in this recipe? Absolutely, I love rice noodles too, and love how they absorb the sauce.
Chicken and Broccoli Curry with Coconut Milk
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ tbsp vegetable or extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ lb chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1¾ cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 cups broccoli, florets
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted panko or regular breadcrumbs (optional)
- cashews
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add cubed chicken pieces, salt, curry powder and paprika, coat the chicken with the spices. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat and add chicken, cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for a minute. Stir in tomato paste, then add coconut milk, lime juice and broccoli. Bring to a low boil. Then simmer for 5 minutes until broccoli is tender. Taste, add salt as needed.
- Serve with basmati rice or brown rice. Garnish with chopped parsley, toasted breadcrumbs and roasted cashews.
