Best 3 Leftover Chicken Coconut Curry Recipes

CURRIED COCONUT CHICKEN

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Curried chicken simmered in coconut milk and tomatoes makes for a mouthwatering hint of the tropics! Goes great with rice and vegetables.

Provided by ROMA

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
½ onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed, diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Heat oil and curry powder in a large skillet over medium-high heat for two minutes. Stir in onions and garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
Pour coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar into the pan, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 806.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN

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My husband and I love this yummy dish! It's a breeze to prepare in the slow cooker, and it tastes just like a meal you'd have at your favorite Indian or Thai restaurant. -Andi Kauffman, Beavercreek, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup light coconut milk
4 teaspoons curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
Raisins, shredded coconut and chopped unsalted peanuts, optional

Steps:

Place potatoes and onion in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides. , Transfer to slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the coconut milk, curry, garlic, bouillon, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Serve chicken and sauce with rice; sprinkle with green onions. Garnish with raisins, coconut and peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY (MAKE-AHEAD FREEZER MEAL)

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Gourmet from your freezer! Sweet, creamy, spicy, and meaty-this make-ahead chicken curry meal is full of delicious flavor and great when you're craving something like takeout but want to make it at home. Top with fresh green onions and cilantro to brighten up the dish.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories Chicken Curry

Time P1DT4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons red curry paste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

Combine chicken, chickpeas, bell pepper, sweet potato and onion in a 1-gallon, resealable freezer bag.
Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, brown sugar, curry paste, garlic powder, ginger, and salt together in a medium bowl until well combined. Pour mixture into the bag. Tightly seal and mix the contents until well combined. Freeze for up to one month.
The day before cooking, remove bag from the freezer and allow contents to thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Empty bag into a slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
Serve curry over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 854.7 calories, Carbohydrate 88.4 g, Cholesterol 98.8 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 54.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1295.3 mg