Best Coconut Curry Chicken Soft Tacos Recipes

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JAMAICAN CURRY CHICKEN



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A healthy Jamaican curry chicken made with coconut milk, potatoes, and everyday spices you can find at any grocery store. Authentic flavor and easy prep!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 breasts))
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
1 red bell pepper (very finely chopped*)
2 jalapeno peppers (very finely chopped*)
3 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
3 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus additional to taste*)
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 15-ounce can light coconut milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon hot sauce (plus additional to taste*)
Chopped fresh cilantro
Prepared brown rice (quinoa, or cauliflower rice, for serving)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken with salt. Set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven or similar deep, sturdy pot, heat the oil over medium. Once it is hot, add the onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften and turn translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the red bell pepper, jalapeños, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  • Add curry powder, turmeric, allspice, and cayenne. Cooking, stirring constantly, until spices turn deep gold and become ultra fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring often. It should look golden on the outside but does not need to be completely cooked through.
  • Add the potatoes. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk, Worcestershire, vinegar, and hot sauce. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer, reducing the heat to low as needed, until the chicken is tender and cooked through, the potatoes are tender, and sauce has slightly reduced, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir every few minutes to keep the sauce from sticking.
  • Taste and season with additional salt or hot sauce as desired. Serve hot over rice, with a big sprinkle of cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 428 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN TACOS



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Grilled tortillas filled with coconut curry chicken, green apple and Thai basil. Topped with mango chile sauce and crunchy peanuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons red curry paste
1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded)
1 ripe medium mango, seed removed, peeled
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, diced
1/2 teaspoon red curry paste
1 Granny Smith apple, julienned
1/4 cup torn fresh Thai basil leaves
8 Old El Paso™ tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix coconut milk and 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons red curry paste until well blended. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture in separate container for brushing on chicken when grilling. Add chicken to bag; toss to coat. Refrigerate about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, place Mango Sauce ingredients. Cover; blend on high until smooth. Place in bowl until ready to serve. Place Thai Fresh Salsa ingredients in separate bowl.
  • Drain chicken, keeping as much marinade as possible on meat. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cook chicken 5 to 8 minutes on each side until cooked through, brushing with reserved coconut milk mixture halfway through cooking. Heat tortillas on grill.
  • Cut chicken into thin strips. Fill tortillas with chicken, salsa, sauce and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Taco, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g

GINGER-CURRY CHICKEN TACOS



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I love tacos (who doesn't?), but I wanted to put my own unique twist on them by incorporating some Indian flavors. These ginger-curry versions hit the spot! -Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2/3 cup chopped cucumber
2/3 cup chopped peeled mango
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/3 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
TACOS:
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 naan flatbreads, halved, or 8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, mango, red onion, serrano pepper, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper. In another small bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger, curry powder, remaining lime juice, and remaining salt and pepper., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with curry, salt and pepper. Cook chicken until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Serve in naan halves with mango slaw, yogurt sauce and mint. Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 768mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic exchanges

COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken, medium white onion, fresh scallion, garlic, fresh cilantro, curry powder, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, oil, medium white onion, garlic, curry powder, fresh scallion, coconut milk, pepper, chicken broth, fresh cilantro

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 lb chicken, cubed
¼ medium white onion, diced
¼ cup fresh scallion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons curry powder
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil
½ medium white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
¼ cup fresh scallion, chopped
13.5 oz coconut milk, 1 can
pepper, to taste
1 ½ cups chicken broth
fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the onion, scallions, garlic, cilantro, curry powder, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering, and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the curry powder and stir well, cooking for 3-4 minutes more.
  • Add the scallions and coconut milk, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the coconut milk is boiling and begins to thicken.
  • Add the marinated chicken and stir well. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes, or until starting to brown. Season with pepper.
  • Add the chicken broth to the pot and stir.
  • Bring to a rolling boil and cover the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens into a gravy.
  • Garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 3 grams

THAI-STYLE COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN TACOS



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This weeknight chicken dish takes advantage of super flavorful jarred curry paste and pairs it with silky coconut milk to create a meal that comes together in just 20 minutes. Each step in this deceptively simple dish coaxes maximum flavor out of relatively few ingredients: Toasting the curry paste in the pan concentrates its taste, searing the chicken in the mixture ensures it's properly coated, and simmering in creamy coconut milk tenderizes the meat. A splash of lime juice and a spoonful of pico de gallo brighten and lighten the rich curry. Fold the mixture into tacos or try the curry chicken as a topping for grain bowls, cauliflower rice, sautéed broccoli or leafy greens.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, tacos, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from approximately 2 limes), plus wedges for serving
1 large tomato, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add the curry paste and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is softened, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat, stirring, until no longer pink, 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and simmer until the sauce is thickened and the chicken starts to caramelize, about 15 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, make the pico de gallo: Toss the tomato, onion, cilantro and the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas. Top with the pico de gallo and avocado, if using. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 733 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN SOFT TACOS



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Doesn't this sound good? Found this recipe on ex-designs website and it says it's a Filipino dish! I can't wait to try this... please let me know if you do first! Might be good with some tortilla chips or jasmine rice...

Provided by MelvinsWifey

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
5 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot, coarsley chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon coriander seed, ground
1 teaspoon cumin seed, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 lb chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1/2 strips (skinless, boneless)
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup plain yogurt (regular or fat-free, if you do not like spicy food) (optional)
20 tortillas (flour or corn)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok or 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, gingerroot and garlic; stir-fry about 5 minutes or until onions and garlic are golden brown.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt, ground red pepper and turmeric; reduce heat. Partially cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until a thin film of oil starts to form on surface of sauce. (The longer sauce simmer, the more oil will form.) Remove from heat; cool 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Place sauce in blender. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth. Return sauce to saucepan.
  • Stir chicken into sauce. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is partially cooked.
  • Stir in vinegar and coconut milk. Simmer uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Beat yogurt with wire whisk until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Cook uncovered 1 minute, stirring occasionally, just until yogurt is warm. Serve warm with torillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 977.9, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 1857.5, Carbohydrate 128.7, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 36.9

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

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

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