Best 7 Mild Coconut Chicken Curry With Sweet Potato Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our guide to the perfect Mild Coconut Chicken Curry with Sweet Potato. This dish tantalizes the taste buds with a harmonious blend of mild coconut milk, tender chicken, and the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potato. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, our article offers a step-by-step guide to help you create this flavorful and aromatic curry.

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CHICKEN CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES AND COCONUT MILK



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I used to think the only reason to buy a whole chicken was to actually cook it whole. Why buy one for a recipe calling for parts when the supermarket will cut up the bird for you? Then one day my mother set me straight. It's one thing to buy a package of thighs or drumsticks when you need a specific part, but you might as well cut up your own bird if you need a variety. You can use your cut-up chicken to make this ginger-and-lime-scented curry with coconut milk, sweet potatoes and chiles. Or substitute your favorite part, be it wings or legs or bone-in breasts. The bright, spicy and gently sweet flavors work well with any pieces of fowl in the pot. When the chicken in this recipe is nearly done braising, you can fry up the liver, then coat it in some of the luscious sauce. If your mother is anything like mine, she'd be proud.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 1/2 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
Black pepper, as needed
2 tablespoons peanut, safflower or vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely chopped scallion
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated (1 1/2 tablespoons)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 to 2 jalapeno or Serrano chiles, to taste, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can coconut milk
2 medium sweet potatoes (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 cup coconut flakes
1 tablespoon black or brown mustard seeds
Fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil. Brown chicken pieces, in batches if necessary, until golden all over, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Stir scallion, ginger, garlic and chiles into pot and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk and sweet potatoes. Arrange chicken pieces on top of potatoes, placing breast meat on top. Pour in enough water to come halfway up the sides of chicken. Bring to a boil. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium heat, toast coconut flakes until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mustard seeds and toast until they begin to pop, 1 minute more. Transfer to a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.
  • Transfer chicken and sweet potatoes to a platter. Return Dutch oven to the stove and simmer over medium-high heat until cooking liquid has thickened to a saucelike consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour over chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle with the coconut and mustard seed mixture and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1067, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 83 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 42 grams, Sodium 1476 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MILD COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY WITH SWEET POTATO



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Made with Indian curry paste, chicken, coconut milk, and turmeric. Served with white jasmine rice and sweet potatoes. Garnish with fukujinzuke, a Japanese pickled radish. It's deeeelicious!

Provided by Emi Goya

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 yellow onions, chopped
6 tablespoons mild curry paste (such as Patak's®)
2 large cloves garlic, minced
4 chicken breasts
4 cups water
1 russet potato, chopped
1 sweet potato, diced, or more to taste
2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 lime, juiced
2 cups cooked jasmine rice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, curry paste, and garlic and saute until onion is softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Make sure to mix well. Add chicken breasts, water, and russet potato. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sweet potato and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and toss to coat with oil. Cook, tossing frequently, until potatoes start to brown on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes. Set potatoes aside.
  • Add coconut milk, carrot, turmeric, sugar, soy sauce, and remaining sea salt to the pan. Stir and return to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and season with additional salt, if desired.
  • Serve curry with a scoop of sweet potatoes on top of jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 836.8 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

CHICKEN, SWEET POTATO & COCONUT CURRY



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Serve this mildly spiced curry with rice noodles, basmati rice or chappati breads and introduce your kids to curry

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Yield Serves 2 adults and 2 children

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp sunflower oil
2 tsp mild curry paste
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
4 tbsp red split lentils
300ml chicken stock
400ml can coconut milk
175g frozen peas

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok, stir in the curry paste and fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, sweet potatoes and lentils and stir to coat in the paste, then pour in the stock and coconut milk. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Tip in the peas, bring back to the boil and simmer for a further 4-5 minutes. Season to taste before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24.5 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3.6 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.57 milligram of sodium

INSTANT POT® COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY WITH SWEET POTATO



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This chicken curry is loaded with vegetables--carrots, bell peppers, and sweet potato. The curry sauce is mild so it's suitable enough for those with a milder palate.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
1 pound chicken tenders
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup coarsely chopped onion
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced green bell pepper
2 ½ teaspoons curry powder
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
½ cup peeled and chopped carrots
1 tablespoon peanut butter

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Once the pot is hot, add 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add chicken to the pot and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken and cover to keep warm. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and cook onion and bell peppers until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with curry powder and remaining salt. Mix in coconut milk, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil.
  • Hit cancel on Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Dice cooked chicken while vegetables are cooking.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in chicken and peanut butter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 476.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN AND SWEET-POTATO CURRY



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You can make this as mild or as spicy as you like by adjusting the spices to your liking. We like it on the spicier side with plenty of ginger.

Provided by Jim W

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
3 -6 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 -1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 tablespoon chili paste (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size cubes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite size strips
1 1/3 cups chicken broth
2 cups coconut milk

Steps:

  • In a food processor combine onions, ginger, garlic, curry powder,chili paste and 1/3 cup chicken broth, blend until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven (approximately 5-quart pot) sauté onion mixture, stirring frequently until just starting to change color.
  • Add sweet potatoes, okra and 1 Cup of chicken broth with 2 cups coconut milk. Bring to just where you start to see bubbles, reduce to a medium/low heat. Simmer until potatoes are tender,9 to 12 minutes. Stir in chicken strips, cook until just opaque throughout, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.4, Fat 49.8, SaturatedFat 28.9, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 477, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 16.7, Protein 44.3

CHICKEN, SWEET POTATO & COCONUT CURRY



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Simple and very tasty. A mild curry that the whole family will eat. This serves 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon sunflower oil
2 teaspoons mild curry paste
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bitesize pieces
2 sweet potatoes, cut into bite size pieces
4 tablespoons split red lentils
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 3/4 cups coconut milk
6 ounces frozen peas

Steps:

  • Hea the oil in a deep frying pan or wok, stir in the curry paste and fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken, sweet potatoes and lentils and stir to coat in the paste, then pour in the broth and coconut milk.
  • Bring to the boil then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Tip in the peas, bring back to the boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Season before serving with rice noodles or basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.1, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 27.8, Cholesterol 45.6, Sodium 567.6, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 17.9, Protein 33.3

CURRIED CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATOES



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This chicken and sweet potato dish is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. I like to add a bit more spice. Make sure to keep the sweet potato chunks large so they keep their integrity over the long cooking time. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 cup apricot-pineapple preserves or 1/2 cup each apricot and pineapple preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with curry powder, garlic and salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Place sweet potatoes and onion in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; top with chicken. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add drained pineapple, preserves and soy sauce to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours, until chicken and potatoes are tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high , 20-25 minutes, until sauce is thickened. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the curry creamier, use coconut milk instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of garam masala or curry powder for a more flavorful curry.
  • If you like your curry spicy, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your curry, such as carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers.
  • Serve the curry over rice or with naan bread.

Conclusion:

Mild coconut chicken curry with sweet potato is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The curry is creamy and flavorful, and the sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness and heartiness. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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