At once comforting and exotic-tasting, this rich chicken coconut curry stew will warm you on chilly winter evenings. Chunks of potato, lean chicken and loads of veggies make it a meal in a bowl. Enjoy with a fruity white wine like Gewurztraminer or Chenin Blanc to tame the heat. Using “lite” coconut milk instead of full-fat in this healthy curried coconut chicken stew recipe trims roughly two-thirds the fat and calories without sacrificing flavor.
I am not usually a fan of curries like this but now I know it's because the ones you get as takeout are not nearly this fresh and tasty. I doubled the garlic and increased the ratio of vegetables to chicken without increasing the coconut milk. My husband loved it and he likes spicy food.
This turned out pretty bland. There were far too many potatoes for my liking and they didn't cook enough in the alloted time. I had to fish them out and microwave them separately. Also not spicy enough. I think I need to hunt around for a more authentic recipe.
I often find chicken breast very bland, so instead of using them I substitute a rotisserie chicken - nice and juicy and very flavorful. Plus, it cuts down on cooking time - just toss the 1 t. curry with the chicken once pulled off the bird and make the rest of it the same. If I didn't have the rotisserie chicken, I'd probably use thighs since they are more delicious in my opinion.
I often find chicken breast very bland, so instead of using them I substitute a rotisserie chicken - nice and juicy and very flavorful. Plus, it cuts down on cooking time - just toss the 1 t. curry with the chicken once pulled off the bird and make the rest of it the same. If I didn't have the rotisserie chicken, I'd probably use thighs since they more delicious in my opinion.