Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry

Posted by david on 16. February 2009 16:42

Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce

2-3 tsp of yellow curry powder

1 lb chicken breast strips

1 shallot, minced

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

2 tbs OO

14oz coconut milk

2 tsp corn starch

1 tsp worchestershire

3 tbs fresh basil chopped

1 tbs finely chopped ginger

Rinse chicken, pat dry, cut into 1” pieces. Put into a bowl & sprinkle the curry over all the pieces. Coat well & let sit for 30 minutes at room temp or 60 min in fridge.

In a large skillet, heat 1 tbs oil @ med high.

add shallot and jalapeno > cook 3 min

add garlic > cook 1 min more

remove all & set aside.

in same skillet, add 1 tbs oil

add half of the chicken pieces > brown for a few minutes on each side. When not pink, set aside.

repeat for other half of chicken.

To same skillet, add coconut milk, minus couple of tablespoons. mix remaining coconut milk with the cornstarch in a seperate bowl. then add to skillet.

Cook on medium heat, stirring till thick & bubbly

mix in worchestershire.

Add the chicken/veg mixture. > cook 2 min more.

modified “Basil Chicken In Coconut Curry Sauce” recipe from SimplyRecipes