Description
Indulge in the vibrant and flavorful Creamy Chicken Pineapple Curry, a dish that brings together tender chicken and juicy pineapple in a luscious coconut sauce. This tropical-inspired curry is perfect for any occasion, transforming your dinner table into an exotic getaway. With its delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, this dish is sure to impress both family and guests alike. Quick to prepare, you can have this delicious meal ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups rice
- 18 oz coconut milk
- 15 oz coconut cream
- 4 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 15 oz pineapple chunks (in its own juice)
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- cilantro
Instructions
- Cook 1.5 cups of basmati rice according to package instructions.
- While the rice cooks, chop chicken into 1-inch cubes and bell peppers into strips.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chicken until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in coconut milk, coconut cream, red curry paste, curry powder, ground ginger, garlic powder, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold in pineapple and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice with a garnish of fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg