In the mood for Indian cuisine? Then how about you try this fantastic coconut curry chicken recipe! Just picture creamy coconut sauce filled with fragrant lemongrass and just the right kick from the curry. What's not to love!
This recipe is super easy and delicious and best part, is dairy free and keto friendly so you can eat guilt free and stay on track with your low carb meal plan.
Crush the rough part of the lemongrass with the broad side of a knife or a pestle.
Cut the chicken into coarse pieces.
Gently heat the coconut oil in a wok or a large frying pan. Grate the ginger and fry together with the lemongrass and curry.
Add half of the chicken and sauté over medium heat until the strips are golden. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and fry the rest of the chicken in the same way, perhaps add a little more curry for the second batch. The lemon grass can remain in the pan.
Slice leaks into pieces and sauté them in the same pan together with the other vegetables and finely chopped garlic. The vegetables should turn golden, but retain their crispiness.
Add the coconut cream and chicken and let simmer for 5–10 minutes until everything is warm.
Remove the lemon grass and sprinkle over the lime zest.
Ingredients
Directions
Crush the rough part of the lemongrass with the broad side of a knife or a pestle.
Cut the chicken into coarse pieces.
Gently heat the coconut oil in a wok or a large frying pan. Grate the ginger and fry together with the lemongrass and curry.
Add half of the chicken and sauté over medium heat until the strips are golden. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and fry the rest of the chicken in the same way, perhaps add a little more curry for the second batch. The lemon grass can remain in the pan.
Slice leaks into pieces and sauté them in the same pan together with the other vegetables and finely chopped garlic. The vegetables should turn golden, but retain their crispiness.
Add the coconut cream and chicken and let simmer for 5–10 minutes until everything is warm.
Remove the lemon grass and sprinkle over the lime zest.